Criminal Law

by Gardner, Thomas J.; Anderson, Terry M.

• ISBN13: 9780495913375
• ISBN10: 0495913375
• Edition: 11th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-01-01
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Summary

Equipping you with a practical understanding of legal topics, Gardner and Anderson's CRIMINAL LAW, 11e delivers comprehensive coverage of the major components of substantive criminal law in a remarkably reader-friendly presentation. Its more narrative, descriptive approach exposes readers to the language of the law without overwhelming them. A longtime market leader, the book offers complete coverage of the issues and principles driving American criminal justice today.

Table of Contents

Basic Concepts of Criminal Law

Criminal Law Generally

Jurisdiction

Essential Elements of a Crime

Criminal Liability

Criminal Responsibility and the Capacity to Commit a Crime

The Law Governing the Use of Force

Other Criminal Defenses

Criminal Punishment

Street Crimes, Public Order, and the Bill of Rights

Crimes Against the Person

Homicide

Assault, Battery, and Other Crimes Against the Person

Sexual Assault, Rape, and Related Sex Crimes

Crimes Against Property

Theft

Robbery and Burglary

White-Collar and Cyber Crimes

Other Criminal Conduct

Prostitution, Related Offenses, and AIDS

Drug Abuse and Alcohol-Related Crimes

Terrorism

Organized Crime and Gangs

Contempt, Crimes by Public Officials, and Crimes Against Government

Applicable Sections of the U.S. Constitution

Glossary of Legal Terms

Case Index

General Index

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