Principles of Criminal Law

Name: Principles of Criminal Law
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ISBN: 9780135121580

ISBN-10: 0135121582

ISBN-13: 9780135121580

Edition: 5th 2012 (Revised)

Authors: Harvey Wallace, Cliff Roberson

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With its brief format and narrative approach,PRINCIPLES OF CRIMINAL LAW, 5/e moves away from dense citations and lengthy discussion to present the basic concepts and principles of criminal law in a clear and accessible tone. Covering a variety of topics, it discusses crimes such as white collar crime, victimless crime, and political crime, in addition to the major offenses. Chapters focus on real-world applications and include short edited cases, focus boxes, and end-of-chapter practicums. Fully updated in this edition, the revision includes newHow Would You Rulesections and material on terrorism, home invasion robbery, and racketeering.

Book details

List price: $162.20
Edition: 5th
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 1/5/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 336
Size: 7.25" wide x 8.75" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.990
Language: English

Michael Birzer is Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Director of the School of Community Affairs at Wichita State University, Kansas. Cliff Roberson is Editor-in-Chief of the Professional Issues in Criminal Justice Journal , Academic Chair for the Master of Science in Criminal Justice Program at Kaplan University, and an Emeritus Professor of Criminal Justice at Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas.




Sources of Criminal Law



Limitations on Criminal Liability



Basic Requirements of a Criminal Act



Inchoate or Anticipatory Crimes and Criminal Liability



Defenses



Homicide



Sex Offenses



Other Crimes Against Persons



Robbery, Extortion, and Bribery



Theft and Other Crimes Involving Property



Crimes Against Habitation



Crimes Against Public Morals



Narcotic and Alcohol Offenses



Special Crimes and Offenses



Sentencing and Punishment