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Contemporary Criminal Law Concepts, Cases, and Controversies

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ISBN-10: 1412981298

ISBN-13: 9781412981293

Edition: 2nd 2010

Authors: Matthew Lippman, Matthew R. Lippman

List price: $104.00
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This is a comprehensive, introductory criminal law textbook that expands upon traditional concepts and cases by coverage of the most contemporary topics and issues. Contemporary material, including terrorism, computer crimes, and hate crimes, serves to illuminate the ever-evolving relationship between criminal law, society and the criminal justice system's role in balancing competing interests. The case method is used throughout the book as an effective and creative learning tool.Features include:" vignettes, core concepts, 'Cases and Concepts', 'You Decides, excerpts from state statutes, 'legal equations' and Crime in the News boxes" fully developed end-of-chapter pedagogy includes review…    
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Book details

List price: $104.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: SAGE Publications, Incorporated
Publication date: 9/25/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 656
Size: 8.25" wide x 10.75" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.948
Language: English

The Nature, Purpose, and Function of Criminal Law
Appendix: Reading and Briefing Cases
Constitutional Limitations
Punishment and Sentencing
Actus Reus
Mens Rea, Concurrence, Causation
Parties to Crime and Vicarious Liability
Attempt, Conspiracy, and Solicitation
Justifications
Excuses
Criminal Sexual Conduct, Assault and Battery, Kidnapping, and False Imprisonment
Homicide
Burglary, Trespass, Arson, and Mischief
Crimes Against Property
White-Collar Crime
Crimes Against Public Order and Morality
Crimes Against the State