Criminal Evidence and Procedure: An Introduction - 4th Edition by Alastair N Brown (Hardcover)

About the Book

Sheriff Alastair Brown draws on his extensive experience in practice to present a clear and up-to date overview of the conduct of criminal cases, taking into account updates relating to the law of arrest, the treatment of vulnerable witnesses, the sentencing powers for non-harassment orders and the First Diet procedure.

Book Synopsis

Sheriff Alastair Brown draws on his extensive experience in practice to present a clear and up-to date overview of the subject, taking into account updates relating to the law of arrest, the treatment of vulnerable witnesses, the sentencing powers for non-harassment orders and the First Diet procedure. Whether a student of Scots Law coming to criminal evidence and procedure as part of your LLB law degree or as part of your Diploma in Professional Legal Practice, or a practitioner needing a quick reference guide, this textbook covers all of the essentials, giving you a practical guide to the conduct of criminal cases.

From the Back Cover

A practical guide to the conduct of criminal cases Whether a student of Scots Law coming to criminal evidence and procedure as part of your LLB law degree or as part of your Diploma in Professional Legal Practice, or a practitioner needing a quick reference guide, this textbook covers all of the essentials. Sheriff Alastair Brown draws on his extensive experience in practice to present a clear and up-to date overview of the subject, taking into account updates relating to the law of arrest, the treatment of vulnerable witnesses, the sentencing powers for non-harassment orders and the First Diet procedure. Key Features: - Centred around The Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995, as amended - Covers procedure in the general order in which steps occur in prosecutions - Deals with solemn and summary procedure together as far as possible - Addresses matters of evidence as they become relevant to the topics being dealt with Alastair N. Brown is a Floating Sheriff of Tayside, Central and Fife at Dunfermline and a member of the Faculty of Advocates.

Review Quotes

This erudite text, written in the clearest language, is a significant contribution to the library of any practitioner in criminal law and should be in the pocket of everyone who appears before the court. It provides ready access to the most important issues and case law.--David J Dickson "Law Society of Scotland"

About the Author

Alastair N. Brown is a floating sheriff in Tayside, Central and Fife.