Criminal Law

Inbunden, Engelska, 2017

Av Thomas Gardner, Terry Anderson, Terry (Creighton University School of Law) Anderson

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Equipping you with a solid understanding of legal topics, Gardner and Anderson's CRIMINAL LAW, 13th Edition, delivers comprehensive coverage of the major components of substantive criminal law in a remarkably reader-friendly presentation. A student favorite for more than 30 years, the text uses a more narrative, descriptive approach -- with fewer lengthy cases -- to expose you to the language of the law without bogging you down in legalese. You'll find compelling coverage of the issues and principles driving American criminal justice today, with a presentation that combines current concerns and cases with an accessible writing style and study system to help you build a practical understanding of complex legal topics.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2017-01-01
Mått190 x 27 x 233 mm
Vikt1 133 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor592
Upplaga13
FörlagCengage Learning
ISBN9781305966369

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Mr. Gardner received his law degree from Marquette Law School. He started the first edition of CRIMINAL LAW over 40 years ago and was a proven author and widely respected practicing attorney with more than 70 years of experience, including several years as an assistant district attorney in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Mr. Gardner was a U.S. Navy Commander in World War II and served his country with distinction. 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 has been a visiting professor at the University of New Mexico School of Law and the Denver University School of Law. He teaches Criminal Law, Contracts and Secured Transactions in Personal Property. Professor Anderson has been a joint author with Thomas Gardner since 1991 and the sole author of CRIMINAL LAW since 2013.

Part I: BASIC CONCEPTS OF CRIMINAL LAW.1. Criminal Law: Purposes, Scope, and Sources.2. Jurisdiction.3. 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. Free Speech, Street Crimes, 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, Prostitution, and Related Sex Crimes.Part III: CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY.13. Theft.14. Robbery, Burglary, and Related Crimes.15. White Collar Crime, Cyber Crime, and Commercial Crime.Part IV: OTHER CRIMINAL CONDUCT.16. Drug Abuse and Alcohol-Related Crime.17. Terrorism.18. Organized Crime and Gangs.19. Immigration Crimes, Contempt, and Other Crimes Against the Government.Appendix A: Applicable Sections of the U.S. Constitution.Appendix B: Glossary of Legal Terms.Case Index.General Index.