Basic Criminal Law The Constitution, Procedure, and Crimes

by Davenport, Anniken

• ISBN13: 9780135130513
• ISBN10: 0135130514
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-04-09
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

KEY BENEFIT: This book guides readers through three basic aspects of criminal law: the history of criminal law, the crimes themselves, and specific legal procedures. Offering a new organization, it presents crimes first and then procedures and highlights current events and caselaw throughout. KEY TOPICS: This edition features a new integrative case study, newYou Make the Callexercises, and original source material to support classroom discussion and debate. By addressing the fundamentals of criminal law history, the Constitution, and even how media coverage impacts criminal proceedings, students can begin to explore the law in their jurisdiction and build upon the fundamental knowledge this book delivers. For paralegals, legal assistants, and individuals interested in a career in corrections or law enforcement.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

What is Criminal Law?

What is Crime?

Crimes Against the Person: Murder

Crimes Against the Person: Violence

Crimes Against Property

Treason, Terrorism, and Wartime Criminal Justice

Crimes Against the State

Social Crimes

Common Law Defenses

Constitutional Rights Before Arrest

Constitutional Rights After Arrest

The Constitutional Right to Trial by Jury

Constitutional Rights Post-Conviction

Glossary

The Constitution of The United States

Index

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