Criminal Processes and Investigative Procedures Victoria and Commonwealth, 2nd Edition

Criminal Processes & Investigative Procedures: Victoria & Commonwealth is an accessible book on criminal procedure for the Victorian jurisdiction. Written in a clear and structured style, the authors treat all practical elements of criminal procedure.

In addition to focusing on the Criminal Procedure Act 2009 (Vic), this text also focuses on the other key aspects of the criminal processes and investigative procedures that are now extant in the Victorian and Commonwealth jurisdictions; in particular, the hierarchy of courts in Victoria, commencement of criminal proceedings, bail, search and seizure, forensic procedures, police questioning, the parameters of double jeopardy, the jury system and other important areas as well. This is achieved through a combination of case and statutory extracts which, when appropriate, are accompanied by commentaries that are precisely crafted to assist the readers' understanding.

Features
· Jurisdiction specific view on criminal procedure in Victoria ensures users focus on relevant law
· Clear and structured style ensures information is accessible and easily understood