Criminal Law: Sentencing, Procedure and Key Offences

Providing comprehensive coverage of criminal law practice and procedure, this practical, court-focused guide assists practitioners in navigating the most common criminal law areas encountered in Irish courts. Rather than focussing on either substantive law or procedural law in isolation, it bridges the gap by integrating procedural law, sentencing trends, and common offences into a single-volume, reliable source.

Written by experienced criminal law barristers, the book offers, inter alia:

• Incorporation of statutory and common law principles into analysis of procedural developments and judicial decisions
• Coverage of common offences in the District and Circuit Courts, with practical strategies for prosecution and defence
• An up-to-date review of sentencing, including recent Court of Appeal judgments and emerging trends
• Case law analysis, flowcharts, trends, and checklists to aid quick reference in court

From theft, road traffic offences and cybercrime, to forensics and mental health and criminal responsibility, the book provides an authoritative, structured, and accessible reference covering the key aspects of criminal law that arise daily in the courts. Practical guidance is integrated throughout, offering tactical advice for practitioners handling criminal cases.