Product Description Blackstone's Criminal Practice is the only text to provide in a single, portable, and superbly-referenced volume all the material essential to criminal practice and procedure in both the Crown and magistrates' courts. Increasingly cited in court, its incomparable quality and clarity make it anessential reference for all serious criminal practitioners.Led by General Editors, David Ormerod and Lord Justice Hooper, our team of highly acclaimed authors has been handpicked to ensure that you receive practical, citable explanation, analysis, and guidance on all aspects of criminal court practice - providing immediate clarification of all you need toknow on offences, sentencing, evidence, and procedure. And with a new simultaneous supplement containing essential materials, you can trust Blackstone's Criminal Practice to be your constant companion through every courtroom appearance. This new edition has been meticulously revised to provide extensive coverage of all new legislation, case law, and Practice Directions. With the option of regular supplements, free quarterly bulletins, and monthly website updates, you can rely on Blackstone's Criminal Practice to provide reassuranceon all the latest developments in criminal law and procedure. Review Review from previous edition: "I direct counsel to Blackstone's Criminal Practice first - Archbold cannot rival it in terms of detailed coverage and commentary" ―HHJ Roberts, Central Criminal Court"Blackstone's is a worthy rival to Archbold. Its treatment of evidence and procedure, as well as its exemplary discussion of recent appellate court authorities make it my first port of call on any problem." ―HHJ Pardoe QC, Snaresbrook Crown Court"I am using Blackstone's more and more...a very valuable addition to the criminal practitioner's library." ―HHJ Atherton, Manchester Crown Court"We would be lost without it" ―HHJ Globe QC, Liverpool Crown Court"Invaluable for all who practice in the field" ―The Right Honourable Lord Justice Leveson"A most valuable reference guide. I would not be without it." ―HHJ Radford, Snaresbrook Crown Court About the Author Blackstone's Criminal Practice is written by a distinguished team of contributors, representing the accumulated experience of the Bench, the Bar, the solicitors' profession, and the academic world. The team is headed by Lord Justice Hooper and Professor David Ormerod.