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Criminal Law

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ISBN-10: 0495390895

ISBN-13: 9780495390893

Edition: 10th 2009

Authors: Thomas J. Gardner, Terry M. Anderson

List price: $253.95
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With this edition of CRIMINAL LAW, Gardner and Anderson continue their tradition of combining excellent coverage of current issues with an accessible writing style and study system--making this text your first choice for building a practical understanding of complex legal topics. The text offers complete coverage of the issues and principles driving American criminal justice today, with a presentation of cases, governmental reports, studies, and news reports that support rather than overwhelm your learning.
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Book details

List price: $253.95
Edition: 10th
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Wadsworth
Publication date: 1/3/2008
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 512
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.50" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 2.398
Language: English

Thomas J. Gardner is a proven author and widely respected practicing attorney with more than fifty years of experience, including several years as an assistant district attorney in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Mr. Gardner received his law degree from Marquette Law School.

Terry M. Anderson is Professor of Law at Creighton University School of Law. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1968 and Juris Doctor degree in 1971 from the University of North Dakota, where he was a member of the Order of the Coif and Case Editor of the North Dakota Law Review. After earning a Master of Laws degree from Harvard Law School in 1972, he joined the Creighton law faculty. He teaches Contracts, Insurance, and Secured Transactions in Personal Property.

Basic Concepts of Criminal Law
Criminal Law: Purposes, Scope, and Sources
Essential Elements of a Crime
Criminal Liability
Criminal Responsibility and the Capacity to Commit a Crime
The Law Governing the Use of Force
Other Criminal Defenses
Criminal Punishment
Jurisdiction
Free Speech, Street Crimes, and the Bill of Rights
Crimes Against The Person
Homicide
Assault, Battery, and Other Crimes Against the Person
Sexual Assault, Rape, Prostitution, and Related Sex Crimes
Crimes Against Property
Theft
Robbery and Burglary
White Collar Crime, Cyber Crime, and Commercial Crime
Other Criminal Conduct
Drug Abuse and Alcohol-Related Crimes
Terrorism
Organized Crime and Gangs
Immigration Crimes, Contempt, and Other Crimes Against Government