Criminal Law

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

• ISBN13: 9781111346959
• ISBN10: 111134695X
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-03-28
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Summary

Current, engaging, and succinct, CRIMINAL LAW, Sixth Edition, describes both the reasoning behind criminal law and the practical applications of that law. It couples a traditional presentation of case law with cutting-edge coverage of recent trends in law. Drawing from the combined legal and practical experience of the authors--a judge and a law professor--the text gives you firsthand insights into the American legal system, and its simple, non-legal language makes it easier to read than other law books. Featuring relevant cases-in-point throughout the text, the authors encourage you not only to learn but also to really think about and understand the law. A new student website also offers samples of case briefings, which provide excellent examples to model your own briefings after. CRIMINAL LAW, Sixth Edition, also utilizes extensive case material, covers the historical background of criminal law, and includes the latest Supreme Court decisions. This is one of two updated ?splits? of the combined CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE, Seventh Edition (c. 2011), by the same authors.

Table of Contents

Legal Foundations of Criminal Justice

Fundamentals of Criminal Law and Procedure

Organization of the Criminal Justice System

The Substantive Criminal Law

Constitutional Limitations on the Prohibition of Criminal Conduct

Elements of Crimes and Parties to Crimes

Inchoate Offenses

Homicidal Offenses

Other Offenses Against Persons

Property Crimes

White-Collar and Organized Crime

Vice Crimes

Offenses against Public Health and the Environment

Offenses against Public Order, Safety, and National Security

Offenses against Justice and Public Administration

Criminal Responsibility and Defenses

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