Third edition of a textbook guide to criminal laws first published 1990. Covers apprehending crime, the criminal process, components of criminal offences, homicide, defences, assault and sexual assault, public order offences, drug offences, dishonest acquisition, extending criminal liability, and sentencing and penality. Includes tables of cases and legislation and index. Authors are legal academics from the University of New South Wales and the University of Wollongong.