LexisNexis Annotated Acts: Annotated Criminal Legislation NSW 2011-2012

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Annotated by R N Howie QC, a former Judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales, and P A Johnson, a Judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales, Annotated Criminal Legislation New South Wales is an invaluable resource tool that provides comprehensive analysis and explanation of the provisions and relevant case law. Its section-based structure, revised index and updated table of cases provide the reader with simple and quick access to the law.

Features

· All relevant Criminal legislation in a portable, easy to access-format
· High quality annotations from expert authors
· Proof material for the Crimes Act, Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act, and Summary Offences Act which sets out the elements of the offence together with the appropriate indictment
· Practical introductory commentary chapters for readers with discussions on proceedings before magistrates and trial procedures
· Up-to-date legislation
· Direct access to high-quality annotations from expert authors
· Easy navigation through a quick reference directory and grey tabs