Full Description
Equipping you with a practical understanding of legal topics, Gardner and Anderson's CRIMINAL LAW, International Edition delivers comprehensive coverage of the major components of substantive criminal law in a remarkably reader-friendly presentation. Its more narrative, descriptive approach exposes readers to the language of the law without overwhelming them. A longtime market leader, the book offers complete coverage of the issues and principles driving American criminal justice today.
Contents
Part I1. Criminal Law Generally. 2. Jurisdiction3. Essential Elements of a Crime. 4. Criminal Liability. 5. Criminal Responsibility and the Capacity to Commit a Crime. 6. The Law Governing the Use of Force. 7. Other Criminal Defenses. 8. Criminal Punishment. 9. Street Crimes, Public Order, and the Bill of Rights. Part II: CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON. 10. Homicide. 11. Assault, Battery, and Other Crimes Against the Person. 12. Sexual Assault, Rape, and Related Sex Crimes.Part III: CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY. 13. Theft. 14. Robbery and Burglary. 15. White-Collar and Cyber Crimes. Part IV: OTHER CRIMINAL CONDUCT. 16. Prostitution, Related Offenses, and AIDS.17. Drug Abuse and Alcohol-Related Crimes. 18. Terrorism. 19. Organized Crime and Gangs. 20. Contempt, Crimes by Public Officials, and Crimes Against Government. Appendix A: Applicable Sections of the U.S. Constitution. Appendix B: Glossary of Legal Terms. Case Index.General Index.
