Deakin JD - Criminal Law and Policy - Cases and Exam Notes

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Deakin JD — Criminal Law | Cases & Exam Notes Comprehensive, exam-ready criminal law notes covering the full scope of Victorian criminal law as taught in the Deakin JD program. These notes are structured for fast, confident application in exams — not just passive reading. Every case and statutory provision is broken down into what you actually need: the facts, the holding, the legal principle, and exactly when to deploy it in an answer. What's included: 40+ case summaries spanning homicide, sexual offences, property offences, complicity, duress, mental impairment and intoxication Key statutory provisions broken down section by section (Crimes Act 1958 (Vic), Crimes (Mental Impairment) Act 1997, Youth Justice Act 2024) 15 complete IRAC answers covering every major topic — including multi-part exam-style questions Exam tips on every case telling you when and how to use each authority Double jeopardy, causation, and strict liability coverage often missed in other note sets Topics covered: Voluntariness · Mens rea · Murder · Manslaughter · Sexual assault & consent · Theft · Burglary · Robbery · Home invasion · Complicity · Duress · Mental impairment · Intoxication · Double jeopardy · Strict liability Ideal for: Trimester exam prep, open-book exams, and building your case bank from scratch. Formatted for easy navigation with colour-coded sections, case cards and statutory reference tables.