Criminal Law

by Scheb, John M.; Scheb, II, John M.

• ISBN13: 9780534525750
• ISBN10: 053452575X
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-07-09
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Summary

The Scheb and Scheb author team bring a combined experience that is both practical and academic. The text covers all of the necessary content in a manageable fashion and integrates the material logically. Utilizing extensive case material, this book covers the historical background of criminal law and has been thoroughly updated to include the latest Supreme Court decisions and other developments in criminal law today. This is one of two "splits" of the combined CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE, Fourth Edition text (2002 Wadsworth) by the same authors.

Table of Contents

Part I: LEGAL FOUNDATIONS OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE

1. Fundamentals of Criminal Law and Procedure

2. Organization Of The Criminal Justice System

Part II: THE SUBSTANTIVE CRIMINAL LAW

3. Constitutional Limitations on the Prohibition of Criminal Conduct

4. Elements of Crimes and Parties to Crimes

5. Inchoate Offenses

6. Offenses Against Persons

7. Crimes Against Property

8. Offenses Against Public Morality

9. Alcohol and Drug Offenses

10. White-Collar and Organized Crime

11. Offenses Against Public Health and the Environment

12. Offenses Against Public Order and Safety

13. Offenses Against Justice and Public Administration

14. Criminal Responsibility and Defenses

Appendix A: Access to the Law Through Legal research

Appendix B: The Constitution of the United States

Glossary

Table of Cases