Lawman S Guide To Irish Law

Legal writing in plain English. Law guidebooks using plain English which is easy to understand using clear concise plain wording. Welcome to my series of law guidebooks for beginners. Criminal Law A crime is defined in law in Ireland as an act which may be punished by the State. The way in which a criminal offence is investigated and prosecuted depends on the type of crime involved. For these purposes criminal offences may be described in different ways such as: *Summary offences *Indictable offences *Minor offences *Serious offences *Arrestable offences There are two ways criminal offences can be tried in Irish law: *In the lower court (District Court) before a judge without a jury (summary). *In the higher courts (Circuit Criminal Court, Central Criminal Court) before a judge and jury (indictable). Actus Reus Mens Rea Intention What is Criminal Law? Article 40 of the constitution of Ireland Summary and indictable offences Minor and non-minor offences Serious and non-serious offences Arrestable and non-arrestable offences Accomplice to Crime Principal in Crime Accessory after the Fact Differences between Crimes and Torts Inchoate Offences Incitement Conspiracy Attempt Public order offences in Ireland Intoxication (being drunk) in a public place Disorderly conduct in a public place Threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour in a public place Begging in an intimidating or threatening manner Distribution or display in a public place of material which is threatening, abusive, insulting or obscene Failure to comply with the direction of a member of An Garda Siochana Wilful obstruction Entering a building, etc, with intent to commit an offence Trespass on a building, etc Riot Violent disorder Affray Blackmail, extortion and demanding money with menaces Assault with intent to cause bodily harm or commit an indictable offence Assault or obstruction of a peace officer Attacks on emergency service personnel Indictable offences: Summary offences: The Prosecution of Crime District Court Summons Procedure The Validity of the Summons Time Limits for the Issuing of A Summons Indictable Offences Time Limits Charge Sheet Procedure Right to Silence and against Self-incrimination Bail Arrests Arrest without a warrant Entry and search of a premises to carry out an arrest Manner of Arrest Search of the Arrested Person Procedure after Arrest Immunity from Arrest An arrestable offence under the Criminal Law Act 1997 Section 30 of the Offences Against The State Act 1939 Periods of Detention: Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939 Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 Section 2 of the Drug Trafficking Act 1996 Drug offences Customs National Drug Team Possession of any other controlled drugs Growing cannabis plants or opium poppies Regulations regarding opium Possession of controlled drugs for sale or supply Use of premises, vehicles or vessels for certain activities Forged or fraudulently altered prescriptions Attempting or helping others to commit an offence Court-ordered drug treatment The Definition of Homicide Voluntary Manslaughter: Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1964, which provides: A life sentence is mandatory for murder Capital Punishment Death Penalty Facts Manslaughter and Provocation Fatal Assault Manslaughter Criminal Negligence Duty to Act Act or Omission Euthanasia Non-voluntary Euthanasia Theft, Burglary, Aggravated Burglary and Robbery Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 2001 Actus Reus and Mens Rea of theft Theft, robbery and burglary. Aggravated burglary s. 13 the Criminal Justice Act 2001 Penalty s. 13(3) the Criminal Justice Act 2001 Section 14 Criminal Justice Act 2001 The defence of Intoxication Intoxication by Drugs The Burden of Proof Defence of Mistake Defence of Insanity Fit or unfit to be tried Not guilty by reason of insanityDiminished responsibility in murder cases Constrained Choice Defence of Necessity

Maybe you have always had an interest in law, or the Irish Legal System, and just want a manageable book to start you off. Then an introduction to the Irish Legal System is the book for you. Have you ever wanted to know about the law in Ireland but every time you picked up any textbooks or even articles you were completely put off by the terminology.? Were you feeling that you would have to learn a whole new language just to be able to read it, let alone understand it.? Well look no further; my books are compiled so that all of the terminology, rules and principles are explained in plain English, leaving you to enjoy learning about the law in Ireland without the headache of terminology and confounding principles. Welcome to my series of law textbooks for beginners. When you first start reading law, the terminology (wording), doctrines (procedural steps, or tests) or principles (rules) can be overwhelming. This book has been compiled to give you a baseline introduction to the Irish Legal System, "the bones" you could call it, it is not intended to be a complete breakdown of Administrative and Constitutional law. It is a great starter book for those who are new to the subject of Irish law. This book covers topics such as the Irish court system, organs of state, legislative processes, lawyers, the common law, legislation, the European Union, human rights, legal theory, constitutional law and jurisprudence.

An exploration of the early Irish laws that defined everyday life in Medieval Ireland, as well as analysis of their history, influences, and development prior to the supplantation of English common law. First published in 1894, The Brehon Laws is Laurence Ginnell’s handbook for the history of the Irish legal system. Opening with the history of Saxon law and detailing the first written legal recordings, Ginnell enthusiastically informs the reader about the survival of Brehon law from the seventh century through to the seventeenth century when English common law took favour. The chapters featured in this volume include: - Ancient Law - Existing Remains Of Irish Law - The Senchus Mōr - Legislative Assemblies - Classification of Society - The Law of Distraining - Criminal Law - Native, Not Roman Providing insight into Gaelic society and the evolution of law and culture, this guidebook is the ideal read for those with an interest in the history of the legal system. This edition features a specially-commissioned biography of the author.

This Introduction to Company law book provides a basic introduction to small private limited companies and requires no previous legal knowledge. The book is ideal for those who wish to acquire a general understanding of how small companies in Ireland are run. The narrative is clear, concise and accessible, and will give the reader a good, basic appreciation of the Company law in Ireland. Topics covered include company formation and administration, the roles of directors and shareholders, company finance, common legal problems, Employment law and the Law of Agency.

For many people, the law is complex, sinister and mysterious Your Guide to Irish Law aims to clear away the mystery and introduces the general reader to the essentials of Irish law in a manner that is down to earth and easy to read.