Book Spotlight - April 2021
Continue to watch this space for promotions highlighting one of the books recently added to the PLA Library collection, as well as old favourites we think may be of interest to our PLA Library users.
Today's spotlight is on the book, Prosecuting and Defending Fraud Cases, 2nd Edition by Grace Hession David, Ian Smith, and Jonathan Shime.
Published: October 2020 by Emond.
The reality is that crime, specifically fraud, is becoming more common, organized, and complex. The increase in white-collar offences has changed the way society is tackling fraud, from police services across Canada developing specialized units for fraud investigation to regulatory bodies pursuing severe disciplinary measures. Read more.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Pre-Charge Considerations
2. Judicial Interim Release
3. Fraud and Disclosure of the Case
4. Material Elements of Fraud
5. Admissibility
6. Sentencing
7. Restitution
8. Forfeiture
9. Criminal Organization Fraud
10. Regulatory Issues
11. Fraud-Related Offences
12. Cyber Fraud in Canada
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