Magistrates Courts Criminal Practice 2003

"Magistrates Courts Criminal Practice 2003" is devoted exclusively to practice and procedure in the magistrates court and provides, in one volume, 90 unique procedural guides together with annotated statutes covering the entire range of criminal procedure. A full CD-ROM version is included with the book so you can have Magistrates Courts Criminal Practice on your PC at the office, at court, in your briefcase or on your laptop.;The book is designed to combine authority with utility, providing you with step-by-step advice on a vast array of court procedures together with an up-to-date source of statutes, SIs and practice directions. All the statutes are presented alphabetically, so finding what you need is quick and easy.;Part I divides the procedure of the court under 17 headings, ranging from commencement of proceedings to sentencing and enforcement, and explains the law and practice for each through text and dozens of procedural guides. Relevant forms are also included. In Parts II and III all relevant statutes and statutory instruments are reproduced, in amended form, and annotated by the expert team of editors. Parts IV and V contain guidance practice directions and codes of practice.;Published annually in order to keep practitioners abreast of all developments, "Magistrates' Courts Criminal Practice" includes new material on: bail; evidence; sentencing; the youth court; human rights; cost orders; and the code of practice for identification of suspects.