Book Details
Orange Code:91280
Paperback:657 pages
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Sections:
1. The Nature, Purpose, and Function of Criminal Law2. Constitutional Limitations3. Punishment and Sentencing4. Actus Reus5. Mens Rea, Concurrence, Causation6. Parties to Crime and Vicarious Liability7. Attempt, Conspiracy, and Solicitation8. Justifiations9. Excuses10. Criminal Sexual Conduct, Assault and Battery, Kidnapping, and False Imprisonment11. Homicide12. Burglary, Trespass, Arson, and Mischief13. Crimes Against Property14. White-Collar Crime15. Crimes Against Public Order and Morality16. Crimes Against the State
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Contemporary Criminal Law, Second Edition combines the traditional concepts and cases found in undergraduate texts with unique learning tools, resulting in an engaging, modern text that has enjoyed success with students and instructors nationwide. The text covers both traditional and cutting-edge topics, such as terrorism, computer crimes, and hate crimes, in a student-friendly way. Clear explanations of criminal law and defenses are complemented by provocative, well-edited cases followed by discussion questions to stimulate critical thinking and in-class discussion.
The Second Edition includes a number of new cases to illuminate important concepts such as the insanity defense and terrorism, many new learning features, and updates throughout, highlighting the most recent developments in criminal law. A more concise focus on domestic criminal law also characterizes this new edition. Best of all, this new edition continues to be significantly more affordable than most other texts for this course.
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