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A brief introduction to criminal law / Philip E. Carlan, Lisa S. Nored, Ragan A. Downey.

Carlan, Philip E. (Author). Nored, Lisa S., (author.). Downey, Ragan A., (author.).

Summary:

"The principles of criminal law are explained step-by-step with a focus on the professional applications of legal principles within the criminal justice system. The second edition contains more and updated case studies, additional coverage of consitutional law and terrorism, and enhanced figures and tables. Written in a conversational tone, A Brief Introduction to Criminal Law, Second Edition is the ideal resource for undergraduate students taking a criminal law course." - amazon.com

Record details

ISBN: 9781284056112
ISBN: 1284056112
Physical Description: xi, 316 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Edition: Second edition.
Publisher: Burlington, Massachusetts : Jones & Bartlett Learning, [2016]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Substantive criminal law : principles and working vocabulary -- Crime and Punishment : constitutional limitations and protections -- Theft offenses and fraudulent practices -- Crimes against habitation, robbery and assault -- Criminal homicide -- Sex offenses -- Crimes against moral values -- Crimes against the administration of justice and public order -- Inchoate offenses and party liability -- Defenses to criminal responsibility -- Organized crime and terrorism -- White collar crime.