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Book Synopsis: This comprehensive and clearly written Understanding treatise is frequently cited by scholars and courts in their analysis of substantive criminal law, and has been a popular source of assistance to criminal law students for the past quarter century. Understanding Criminal Law is designed to be taught in conjunction with any casebook. The topics covered are those most often raised in criminal law casebooks, and coverage of these subjects is meant to complement professors' classroom discussions. The text focuses on the basic elements of, and defenses to, all crimes; provides in-depth coverage of such crimes as homicide, rape, and theft; and covers other important topics covered in the Criminal Law course, such as accomplice and inchoate liability. Understanding Criminal Law also covers theories of punishment, sources of the criminal law, and overarching principles such as legality and proportionality. The common law is emphasized with extensive comparisons to the Model Penal Code and modern statutes. This edition offers the most significant updating ever, including coverage of quickly-changing legal areas, such as sexual assault and self-defense law. Recent and ongoing revisions to the Model Penal Code are also covered.
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Unlock the Secrets of Criminal Law with Understanding Criminal Law Book!
Are you struggling to grasp the complex concepts of criminal law? Look no further! Understanding Criminal Law Book is your comprehensive guide to unlocking the secrets of this fascinating field. With its clear and concise writing style, this book has garnered accolades from scholars and courts, making it the go-to source for criminal law students for the past 25 years.
Designed to complement any casebook, Understanding Criminal Law covers all the essential topics that are frequently raised in criminal law casebooks. From the basic elements of crimes to defenses and theories of punishment, this book has got you covered. Whether you're studying homicide, rape, theft, accomplice and inchoate liability, or other important aspects of criminal law, this book provides in-depth coverage to enhance your understanding.
What sets Understanding Criminal Law apart is its emphasis on the common law, extensively compared with the Model Penal Code and modern statutes. Stay up-to-date with the latest legal developments with our most significant updating ever, ensuring you have the most current information at your fingertips. Plus, we cover rapidly-changing areas like sexual assault and self-defense law, as well as revisions to the Model Penal Code.
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