Criminal Law for Legal Professionals 4th Edition by Michael Gulycz 9781774627570 *133c [ZZ]

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Criminal Law for Legal Professionals, 4th Edition presents a broad overview of criminal law and procedure in Canada. The text balances theory and practice while adressing key subjects, including corporate liability in organizations, court jurisdiction, appeals, defences, common criminal offences, sentencing principles, and recent amendments to the Criminal Code.

This edition expands coverage beyond Ontario to include major provinces, such as British Columbia, Alberta, and Quebec. It reflects substantial updates throughout, including revised discussions of Charter rights, investigatory powers, indictments, pre-trial procedure, and sentencing. New examples, figures, key terms, and summary boxes further clarify complex concepts, while reorganized sections align with current legislation and case law. The expanded provincial coverage ensures students gain a more comprehensive understanding of criminal procedure and court structures across Canada.

This edition also introduces What Do You Think? boxes in select chapters, prompting students to think critically about real-world issues in criminal law and engage more deeply with the material as they prepare for careers in the legal field.

• Addition of LAW+ student resources.

• Inclusion of BC, Alberta, and Quebec content in each chapter.

• Expanded sections on defences and common criminal offences.

• Expanded coverage of sentencing principles.

• Expanded coverage of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

• New What Do You Think? boxes that ask thorny questions designed to encourage students to think critically about common real-world issues in criminal law.

• All recent amendments to the Criminal Code.