Criminal Law: Core ConceptsThis author team had students in mind when they wrote the book on Criminal Law. Criminal Law: Core Concepts uses examples and case excerpts that are interesting and informative, along with logically organized, plain-English discussion of the Model Penal Code. This is the basis for developing a solid understanding of criminal law concepts. One look inside this book and you ll notice that every page promises unobstructed learning. You ll see an uncluttered page design, uncluttered coverage, writing uncluttered by legalese, and case excerpts uncluttered by extraneous detail Everything in this book serves a purpose. Criminal Law: Core Concepts features: A commitment to clarity, reflected in the writing style, organization, pedagogy, and design Shrewd case editing that hones in on salient themes and principles Engaging and informative examples throughout the text Plain English discussion of the Model Penal Code Timely coverage of contemporary topics, such as street crime |
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Contents
Introduction | 182 |
AlcoholRelated Crimes | 188 |
CHAPTER 8 | 196 |
Gangs | 202 |
Summary | 209 |
Crimes Against the State White Collar | 213 |
White Collar Crime | 225 |
Summary | 244 |
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Destruction of Property | 106 |
Summary | 114 |
CHAPTER 5 | 117 |
Common Law Murder and Manslaughter | 120 |
Manslaughter | 131 |
Summary | 143 |
Sexual Conduct Bodily Injury | 147 |
Domestic Violence | 167 |
Summary | 176 |
CHAPTER 7 | 181 |
Inchoate Crimes | 249 |
Introduction | 250 |
Conspiracy | 262 |
Merger Doctrine | 271 |
CHAPTER 10 | 275 |
Excuse Defenses | 299 |
Intoxication | 309 |
Insanity | 318 |
CHAPTER 12 | 322 |
Summary | 326 |
Punishment and Sentencing | 331 |
Introduction | 332 |
Types of Punishment | 338 |
Legal Restrictions on Sentencing | 344 |
Summary | 355 |
Glossary | 361 |
Index | 369 |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Criminal Law: Core Concepts Aspen College Series |
| Authors | G. Larry Mays, Jeremy Ball, Laura Fidelie |
| Publisher | Wolters Kluwer, 2015 |
| ISBN | 1454846674, 9781454846673 |
| Length | 465 pages |
| Subjects | › › Law / Criminal Law / General Law / Paralegals & Paralegalism |
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