Full Description
Key BenefitSixth Edition of Principles of Criminal Law is an engaging narrative text ideal for a one-semester course. Rather than focusing on dense citations and lengthy discussions, this text has a clear, accessible tone that will help students grasp the material quickly. Covering a variety of topics, such as white-collar crime, victimless crime, and political crime, as well as major offenses like homicide and sexual assault, chapters focus on real-world applications and include short edited cases, focus boxes, and end-of-chapter practicums. This edition includes updated information on changing marijuana laws, "Stand-Your-Ground" laws, terrorism, and more. Key Topics: Sources of Criminal Law; Criminal Liability; Requirement of an Act; Inchoate or Anticipatory Crimes; Defenses; Homicide; Sex Crimes; Crimes against Persons; Robbery, Extortion, and Bribery; Theft and Property Crimes; Crimes against Habitation; Crimes against Public Morals; Narcotics and Alcohol Crimes; Crimes of Abuse; Punishments Market: Principles of Criminal Law is intended for courses in criminal law.
Contents
Preface 1. Sources of Criminal LawPunishmentPrinciples of Criminal ResponsibilityMorals Versus LawClassification of CrimesOrigins of Criminal LawCase LawReform of Criminal LawPolice Powers of Government2. Criminal LiabilityBill of RightsEighth AmendmentDue ProcessJurisdictionSocial HarmRight to PrivacyLegalityEqual ProtectionDouble Jeopardy3. Requirement of an ActAct-Actus ReusLegal DutyIntent-Mens ReaJoinder of Intent and ActCausationPresumptionsVertical Growth of Criminal Codes4. Inchoate or Anticipatory CrimesAttemptSolicitationConspiracyAccomplices and AccessoriesComparing and Contrasting Inchoate Crimes5. DefensesIntroductionCriminal ResponsibilityJustification and ExcuseProcedural Defenses6. HomicideMurderFelony MurderVoluntary ManslaughterInvoluntary ManslaughterNegligent ManslaughterSpecial Problems in HomicideComparing and Contrasting Homicides7. Sex CrimesRapeSodomy and Oral CopulationOther Sexual Acts and OffensesSexual Assault8. Crimes against PersonsKidnappingFalse ImprisonmentTrafficking in HumansStalkingAssault and BatteryAggravated Assault and BatteryMayhemTerrorism9. Robbery, Extortion, and BriberyRobberyExtortionSpecial Problems in Robbery and ExtortionBribery10. Theft and Property CrimesLarcenyLarceny by TrickFalse PretensesEmbezzlementConsolidation of Theft OffensesReceiving Stolen PropertyForgeryMoney LaunderingCounterfeitingIdentity TheftFederal and State Racketeering Laws11. Crimes against HabitationBurglaryCriminal TrespassArsonSpecial Problems in Crimes Against Habitation12. Crimes against Public MoralsObscenityProstitutionIncest, Bigamy, and PolygamyGames of ChancePublic Corruption13. Narcotics and Alcohol CrimesNarcotic OffensesAlcohol OffensesSolutions14. Crimes of AbuseChild AbuseElder Abuse15. PunishmentsPartner AbuseIntroduction to SentencingTypes of SentencesIncarceration and its AlternativesCapital PunishmentCase IndexSubject Index????
