ISBN: 9781862879614 - defend yourself (1 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Defend Yourself is a book for people who wish to defend a charge in court and to better understand court processes. The third edition has been fully revised to reflect constant changes in the various laws and the author has widened the scope, using examples from New South Wales and Victoria to illustrate principles of law.\n\nThe book acts as a guidebook with signposts to further information and assistance on court processes and procedures. Updated content includes: arrest and questioning; bail release pending trial; lawyers and self-representation; court procedure; pleas; hearing and trials; how to research and prepare for a criminal case; evidence; sentencing; appeals; a glossary of legal terms; diagrams of a magistrates court, a typical jury trial, and the hearing or trial process; information on character references and warrants; an explanation of case law references; a reading list and contact points for further information and assistance.\n\nIt will be of interest to those who find themselves in the strange and often intimidating environment of the courtroom. Defend Yourself is a concise guide to defending a charge in court, whether you are representing yourself, or you have a lawyer but want to understand the criminal process better. It provides a wide range of information about court procedure, trials and sentencing. It explains legal principles, with examples drawn from New South Wales. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…