A Treatise of the Pleas of the Crown, or a System of the Principal Matters Relating to That Subject, Digested Under Proper Heads, Vol. 1 of 2: Of Criminal Offences; Arranged According to the Analysis

A classic legal reference on the Crown's offences, now presented with modern contextual notes.This edition of Hawkins’s Pleas of the Crown, edited by John Curwood, preserves the original text while adding updated statutes and principal notes. It clarifies how offences are organized and explained, bridging historic practice with contemporary understanding for today’s readers.The book presents the core work on criminal law, including how offences are analyzed and arranged. It includes editor’s notes that incorporate modern statutory changes and key judicial observations, while keeping the original authority intact. You’ll gain a clearer view of the structure of Crown law and the evolution of criminal terminology across centuries.Clear, structured coverage of offences, with guidance on how statutes interact with common-law principles.Editorial additions that highlight changes to criminal law and important decisions.Context on how legal concepts developed and how judges approach interpretation.A historical spine paired with practical notes for study or reference.Ideal for readers of historical legal scholarship, law students, and professionals needing a reliable reference on Crown law and its evolution. Read more