Model Rules of Professional Conduct

Model Rules of Professional Conduct
Author: American Bar Association. House of Delegates
Publisher: American Bar Association
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2007
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9781590318737

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The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.

Judges' Handbook for Criminal Cases

Judges' Handbook for Criminal Cases
Author: G. Feltoe
Publisher: African Books Collective
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2009
Genre: Law
ISBN: 079745070X

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Prof. Feltoe, drawing from his experience as a lecturer in law at the University of Zimbabwe brings together in a single compendium various aspects of procedural, evidential and substantive law that judges encounter when dealing with criminal proceedings in Zimbabwe. The book is organised into 12 sections: Functions and Responsibilities; Pre-Trial Matters; Trial; Common Problems of Evidence; Criminal Law Code; Judgement Process; Sentencing; Judicial Officers' Duties in Regard to Undefended Accused; Record of Proceedings; Appeals; Automatic Review and Scrutiny; Miscellaneous Matters.

Essentials of Criminal Procedure in Kenya

Essentials of Criminal Procedure in Kenya
Author: Patrick Kiage
Publisher: African Books Collective
Total Pages: 278
Release: 2010-12-29
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9966031987

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Written in a clear, concise and engaging style this book presents the entire criminal process in a simple, yet authoritative and informative way. The core principles that underpin the criminal procedure, their rationale and assumptions are well articulated and critiqued. In addition the book presents by way of illustration a comprehensive range of the latest local judicial decisions.

Criminal Justice Standards Bench Book for Special Court Judges

Criminal Justice Standards Bench Book for Special Court Judges
Author: Chester B. Chance
Publisher:
Total Pages: 66
Release: 1982
Genre: Criminal justice, Administration of
ISBN: 9780897070850

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A reference guide for judges of initial and limited jurisdiction is provided in this work, for use in criminal cases from initial appearance onward.

The Magistrates' Court

The Magistrates' Court
Author: Bryan Gibson
Publisher: Waterside Press
Total Pages: 195
Release: 2009
Genre: History
ISBN: 1904380522

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Introduction to the Magistrates' Court was an instant success in the UK when it was first published 20 years ago and it has remained the leading work of its kind ever since. It has been consistently rated 'excellent' by reviewers. This fully revised fifth edition takes into account the wide scale changes in the UK which have affected the work of Justices of the Peace in recent years. It contains a unique insight and is highly readable for both newcomers and experienced criminal justice practitioners. The book contains an extensive Glossary of Words, Phrases, Acronyms and Abbreviations — the language of the system — which will be of particular use to people coming into contact with the magistrates' courts for the first time. It is fully indexed and includes a guide to further reading, as well as useful internet links.

Jury Directions

Jury Directions
Author: New South Wales. Law Reform Commission
Publisher:
Total Pages: 203
Release: 2012
Genre: Instructions to juries
ISBN: 9780734726803

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This report is about the directions that judges give to juries in the course of a criminal trail, and particularly at the summing up. These directions are designed to help jurors understand as much of the law and the issues that arise in the case as they need to make proper use of the evidence and to reach a verdict.