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Essentials of Criminal Law

Autor Neil C. Chamelin
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 17 iul 2008
For courses in Introductory Criminal Law.  
 
Known for its straightforward and non-legalese approach, Essentials of Criminal Law 10e continues to deliver a clear, concise and lively introduction to criminal law. This best-selling text includes coverage of all the latest legal issues and Supreme Court decisions, and presents thought-provoking questions and real-life case studies that stimulate critical thinking and debate. Taking a broader approach, this edition is updated throughout and includes revised sections on insanity, hate crimes, drugs, juveniles and the death penalty, and fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780132447508
ISBN-10: 0132447509
Pagini: 336
Dimensiuni: 178 x 235 x 18 mm
Greutate: 0.45 kg
Ediția:10Nouă
Editura: Prentice-Hall
Locul publicării:Upper Saddle River, United States

Cuprins

1. Historical Background of Criminal Law. 
2. Fundamentals of Criminal Law. 
3. Jurisdiction. 
4. The Criminal Act. 
5. The Mental Element. 
6. Matters Affecting Criminal Responsibility: Affirmative Defenses. 
7. Assault and Related Crimes. 
8. Homicide. 
9. Sex Offenses and Offenses to the Family Relationship. 
10. Theft. 
11. Robbery. 
12. Burglary and Related Offenses. 
13. Arson. 
14. Forgery and Related Offenses. 
15. False Imprisonment, Abduction, and Kidnapping. 
16. Crimes Involving Narcotic Drugs and Alcoholic Beverages. 
17. Extortion, Blackmail, and Bribery. 
18. Offenses by and Against Juveniles. 
19. Traffic Offenses. 
20. Crimes Affecting Judicial Process. 
21. Crimes Against Public Order.  
22. Organized, White Collar, and Commercial Crimes.

Textul de pe ultima copertă

Known for its accessible writing style that avoids confusing jargon and excess "legalese," Essentials of Criminal Law 10econtinues to deliver a clear, concise and lively introduction to criminal law. This best-selling text includes coverage of all the latest legal issues and Supreme Court decisions, and presents thought-provoking questions and real-life case studies that stimulate critical thinking and class discussions.
 
New to this edition:
  • A new title (formerly Criminal Law for Police Officers) and broader topical coverage to make the book more appealing for criminal law courses in criminal justice and legal studies programs
  • Numerous case studies added throughout the text
  • New or significantly revised coverage of numerous topics including: Insanity (Chapter 6); Hate Crimes (Chapter 7); Drugs (Chapter 16); Juveniles and the Death Penalty (Chapter 18); and Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Law Enforcement Officer (Chapter 19)

Caracteristici

For courses in Introductory Criminal Law.  
 
Known for its straightforward and non-legalese approach, Essentials of Criminal Law 10e continues to deliver a clear, concise and lively introduction to criminal law. This best-selling text includes coverage of all the latest legal issues and Supreme Court decisions, and presents thought-provoking questions and real-life case studies that stimulate critical thinking and debate. Taking a broader approach, this edition is updated throughout and includes revised sections on insanity, hate crimes, drugs, juveniles and the death penalty, and fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer.
 
Hallmark Features  
Uses a non-legalese approach–that makes this book easier to read.
  • Uses plain language and straightforward prose to articulate criminal law concepts. 
Explores the fundamental principles upon which substantive criminal law is based.
  • Enables students to explore nature, elements, and issues proving specific substantive crimes.
References recent Supreme Court Decisions–and the latest legal issues.
  • Helps keep your course current.
Includes chapter end glossaries–that support the accessible nature of the text.
  • Helps students comprehend definitions and relationships among important concepts in each chapter.
 

Caracteristici noi

New! Case law is easier to find–see end notes.
  • Enables readers to easily find the case law supporting a specific topic. 
New! A broader approach strengthens the book’s appeal–and includes references to law enforcement and general practice.
  • Makes the book more appropriate for criminal law courses in criminal justice and legal studies programs. 
New! Numerous case studies have been added–throughout this edition.
  • Stimulates critical thinking and class discussions. 
New! Includes significantly revised coverage of numerous topics including:
  • Insanity–Chapter 6
  • Hate Crimes–Chapter 7
  • Drugs–Chapter 16
  • Juveniles and the Death Penalty–Chapter 18
  • Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Law Enforcement Officer–Chapter 19