The third edition of Law of Criminal Attempt presents in-depth analysis of criminal attempt, an important branch of the criminal law since it determines the line between innocence and guilt, and between freedom and imprisonment. The special evidential and procedural considerations applying to the law of attempt are considered, as well as appropriate sentencing for an attempt relative to the target crime.
It includes discussions on:
The general provisions criminalizing attempt are examined and the authors look at how other countries have dealt with this area of law. The instances of specifically legislated attempt offences in Canada are also detailed.
Case law highlights:
Since the publication of the second edition in 2000, the third edition incorporates the significant developments in the case law, including:
The book also contains a consolidated index for easy reference.
The third edition of Law of Criminal Attempt presents in-depth analysis of criminal attempt, an important branch of the criminal law since it determines the line between innocence and guilt, and between freedom and imprisonment. The special evidential and procedural considerations applying to the law of attempt are considered, as well as appropriate sentencing for an attempt relative to the target crime.
It includes discussions on:
The general provisions criminalizing attempt are examined and the authors look at how other countries have dealt with this area of law. The instances of specifically legislated attempt offences in Canada are also detailed.
Case law highlights:
Since the publication of the second edition in 2000, the third edition incorporates the significant developments in the case law, including:
The book also contains a consolidated index for easy reference.