Criminal law principles and resolving criminal disputes with and without a trial

What this note covers

1. The building blocks of a crime: actus reus and mens rea
2. Summary and indictable offences
3. Court hierarchy and specialist criminal courts
4. Resolving a charge without a full trial
5. The stages of a contested criminal trial
6. Purposes and options in criminal sentencing
7. How criminal law is examined and what separates a top response

7 sections · 12 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes