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Smith and Hogan Criminal Law: Cases and Materials | 
 enlarge | Author: David Ormerod
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Category: Book
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Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 232402
Media: Paperback
Edition: 9
Pages: 979
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.4
Dimensions (in): 9.6 x 6.8 x 2.2
ISBN: 0406977291
Dewey Decimal Number: 340
EAN: 9780406977298
ASIN: 0406977291
Publication Date: December 15, 2005
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 LOVELY TO HAVE AROUND September 30, 2008
Geofsy
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a wonderful book. It has a wonderful 'feel' to it; not only academically (it is very learned and authoritative, OF COURSE), but physically, too. Rather superficial of me to think so, no doubt, but how a book feels in my hand does matter. Pages interesting size and nice quality - all very pleasant to use - the whole thing has air of coherence about it.
Thank you, Professor Ormerod (and OUP too).
Essential Reading September 12, 2008
Mr. M. Darby
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
As a recent law graduate I can safely say that this is without doubt the most comprehensive text on criminal law around. It presents a detailed analysis of all areas of the law in an interesting and thorough way. What really sets it apart from the other textbooks in the field is the depth of analysis, the way it gives the reader an understanding of the topic and challenges them to develop their own opinion.
It is certainly essential reading for anybody studying law, as the most up-to-date information is presented in a clear and easy to read way, without any 'dumbing down' of the content.
Highly recommended!
Why I recommend this book!!! August 10, 2008
T. Sumanthiran (Surrey, England)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this 12th edition as an update to the previous edition. In going through the 11th edition I found that it was great to work from as it was not only clear and precise but also easy to read! I feel that the 11th edition has been updated to an exceptional standard in this latest book, with new material on the corporate manslaughter offence, hundreds of new cases and most importantly a chapter on the new Fraud Act (an area for which he is renowned following on from his other books on that subject).
I must admit I don't tend to write reviews of books, but this really had to be the exception as I couldn't bypass an opportunity to tell others just what standard David Ormerod has reached in this book!
making criminal law logical September 20, 2007
R. Armstrong
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
I provided my undergraduate law students with references to three established texts on each topic in Criminal Law and the vast majority told me that Smith and Hogan on Criminal Law by David Ormerod was their preferred text.
It clearly presents what the law is, where it has come from, how leading legal minds criticise it and therefore how it might be better developed in the future. The book guides the reader logically through the elements of offences and defences, allowing the novice to navigate its content with ease while developing a critical mindset.
What places it ahead of other comparable texts is that this logical construction does not signify a sacrific in depth of content. The book is renowned as the authority on criminal law for practitioners and students alike, and rightly retains this status through continuing to provide a solid basis in criminal law for the new student and a reliable and easily navigated reference base for the post grad or seasoned practitioner.
 Average April 12, 2007
Sarah (West Yorkshire, UK)
1 out of 10 found this review helpful
Compared to Herring's text book on Criminal Law this isn't that good, I'm in my second year and compared to the afore mentioned I've barely used it. Some good criminal law texts for taking to class (much smaller books) are key cases, key facts and law express.
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