Layman's Guide to Irish Law: Criminal law (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781530660261)

The booklet is written in Teresa's own spoken straight from the butt end of Longford English, not academic English, it is written as it is spoken, so if you're looking for that amazingly grammatically correct academic law book, this is NOT it, but if you are looking for a plain English explanation of criminal law in Ireland, then your in the right place.Criminal LawActus ReusMens ReaIntentionWhat is Criminal Law?Summary and indictable offencesMinor and non-minor offencesSerious and non-serious offencesArrestable and non-arrestable offencesAccomplice to CrimePrincipal in CrimeAccessory after the FactDifferences between Crimes and TortsInchoate OffencesIncitementConspiracyAttemptPublic order offences in IrelandIntoxication (being drunk) in a public placeDisorderly conduct in a public placeThreatening, abusive or insulting behaviour in a public placeWilful obstructionEntering a building, etc, with intent to commit an offenceTrespass on a building, etcRiotViolent disorderAffrayBlackmail, extortion and demanding money with menacesThe Prosecution of CrimeDistrict Court Summons ProcedureThe Validity of the SummonsTime Limits for the Issuing of A SummonsIndictable Offences Time LimitsCharge Sheet ProcedureRight to Silence and against Self-incriminationBailArrestsArrest without a warrantEntry and search of a premises to carry out an arrestManner of ArrestSearch of the Arrested PersonProcedure after ArrestImmunity from ArrestDrug offencesCustoms National Drug TeamPossession of any other controlled drugsGrowing cannabis plants or opium poppiesRegulations regarding opiumPossession of controlled drugs for sale or supplyUse of premises, vehicles or vessels for certain activitiesForged or fraudulently altered prescriptionsAttempting or helping others to commit an offenceCourt-ordered drug treatmentThe Definition of HomicideVoluntary Manslaughter: Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1964, which provides: A life sentence is mandatory for murderCapital PunishmentDeath Penalty FactsManslaughter and ProvocationFatal Assault ManslaughterCriminal NegligenceDuty to ActAct or OmissionEuthanasiaNon-voluntary EuthanasiaTheft, Burglary, Aggravated Burglary and RobberySection 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 2001Actus Reus and Mens Rea of theftTheft, robbery and burglary.Aggravated burglary s. 13 the Criminal Justice Act 2001Penalty s. 13(3) the Criminal Justice Act 2001Section 14 Criminal Justice Act 2001The defence of IntoxicationIntoxication by DrugsThe Burden of ProofDefence of MistakeDefence of InsanityFit or unfit to be triedNot guilty by reason of insanityDiminished responsibility in murder casesConstrained ChoiceDefence of Necessi

Author: Teresa Clyne
ISBN-10: 1530660262
ISBN-13: 9781530660261
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 03/21/2016
Pages: 134
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.62lbs
Size: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.29d