Simester, A. P., <br/><br/>
Principles of criminal law / 
A.P. Simester, W.J. Brookbanks. 
 - Fourth edition. 
 - xi, 848 pages ;  24 cm 
<br/><br/> Previous ed.: 2007. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Definition and application -- Interpretation, proof, and the rule of law -- The Actus Reus -- Mens Rea -- Strict and absolute liability -- Secondary participation -- Vicarious and corporate liability -- Inchoate offences -- Infancy -- Insanity -- Intoxication -- Compulsion -- Duress of circumstances, necessity, and impossibility -- Mistake -- Self-defence and defence of property -- Culpable homicide -- Non-fatal offences of violence -- Sexual offences -- Theft and receiving -- Deception -- Moral limits of criminalisation. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0864727720 9780864727725 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Criminal law--New Zealand
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>345.93