Advanced Introduction To Substantive Criminal Law

Author : Stephen J. Morse
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1789906822
Total Pages : 183 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Advanced Introduction to Substantive Criminal Law written by Stephen J. Morse and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2023-06-01 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Advanced Introduction to Substantive Criminal Law explores the doctrines, issues and controversies in the substantive field of criminal law. Chapters cover important theoretical and doctrinal topics, including the justifications for state blame and punishment, the foundations for criminalization, the prima facie case, affirmative defences of justification and excuse, and sentencing. Stephen J. Morse uses copious concrete examples drawn from cases, statutes and extended case studies, including the intricate grading of homicide, to enliven the discussion.

Author : Christopher Slobogin
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781839101670
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Advanced Introduction to U.S. Criminal Procedure written by Christopher Slobogin and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2020-08-11 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences and law, expertly written by the world's leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas. In this Advanced Introduction, Christopher Slobogin covers every significant aspect of U.S. criminal procedure. Focusing on Supreme Court cases and the most important statutory rules that provide the framework for the criminal justice system, he illuminates the nuances of American criminal procedure doctrine and offers factual examples of how it is applied. Chapters cover police practices such as search and seizure, interrogation, and identification procedures, as well as the pretrial, trial and post-conviction process. Key features include: - A clear and engaging writing style, with key terms defined and relevant examples provided - An examination of the competing goals and values that have influenced doctrine - Coverage of all key Supreme Court cases as well as important federal and state statutes and rules - Empirical studies examining the realities of the criminal process - A logical flow design in each chapter to facilitate analysis of every significant criminal procedure issue This Advanced Introduction will be invaluable reading for all students of U.S. law and undergraduate students of constitutional criminal procedure. It will also be useful to those in disciplines such as criminology, public policy, and political science, as well as to policy makers who are looking for an overview of the topic.

Author : Fletcher, George P.
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1800886764
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Advanced Introduction to Landmark Criminal Cases written by Fletcher, George P. and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This engaging and accessible book focuses on high-profile criminal trials and examines the strategy of the lawyers, the reasons for conviction or acquittal, as well as the social importance of these famous cases.

Author : George P. Fletcher
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781802201246
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Advanced Introduction to Comparative Criminal Law written by George P. Fletcher and published by . This book was released on 2022-04-28 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world's leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas. This insightful Advanced Introduction offers a unique examination of the structures and inner logic of the law across the majority of the world's legal systems. Written by a leading scholar in the field, George P. Fletcher, it engages the reader in the ongoing project of comparative criminal law and offers a deep understanding of the key principles of the subject. Key features include: Discussion of the approaches of most legal systems and cultures around the world Analysis that elicits the underlying unity and logic of criminal law and its role in society A chapter-by-chapter focus on different perspectives from which to compare and analyse the law, including language, ideology, economics, religion, political theory and art Students of comparative criminal law will find this book an invaluable resource, particularly in terms of ideas and topics for further research. It will also be useful for practitioners, policymakers and legislators interested in law reform in this area.

Author : Tyler, Tom R.
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1839109734
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Advanced Introduction to Law and Psychology written by Tyler, Tom R. and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2022-01-14 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leading scholar Tom R. Tyler provides a timely and engaging introduction to the field of law and psychology. This Advanced Introduction outlines the main areas of research, their relevance to law and the way that psychological findings have shaped – or failed to shape – the corresponding areas of law. Key features include focus on the relevance of psychological theories to topics in law, emphasis on the institutional realities within which law functions and discussion of the problems of bringing research findings into the legal system.

Author : Woodrow Barfield
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1789905133
Total Pages : 233 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Advanced Introduction to Law and Artificial Intelligence written by Woodrow Barfield and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2020-10-30 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Woodrow Barfield and Ugo Pagallo present a succinct introduction to the legal issues related to the design and use of artificial intelligence (AI). Exploring human rights, constitutional law, data protection, criminal law, tort law, and intellectual property law, they consider the laws of a number of jurisdictions including the US, the European Union, Japan, and China, making reference to case law and statutes.

Author : Wayne R. LaFave
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 732 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Substantive Criminal Law: Sections 9.1 to 17.5 written by Wayne R. LaFave and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 732 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Reinhard Bork
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1789906377
Total Pages : 158 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Advanced Introduction to Cross-Border Insolvency Law written by Reinhard Bork and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2023-06-01 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Advanced Introduction to Cross-Border Insolvency Law provides a clear and concise overview of cross-border insolvency law with particular focus on the rules that govern insolvency proceedings that occur between and across countries. Increasingly, such proceedings have an international dimension, which may involve, for example, debtors with assets abroad, foreign creditors, contractual agreements with counterparties in different jurisdictions, or companies with offices or subsidiaries in a different country. The book expertly steers the reader through the complex interactions between national and supra-national rules, international model laws, and the principles that underpin them.

Author : Woodrow Barfield
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781789905144
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Advanced Introduction to Law and Artificial Intelligence written by Woodrow Barfield and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2020-10-15 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences and law, expertly written by the world's leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas. Woodrow Barfield and Ugo Pagallo present a succinct introduction to the legal issues related to the design and use of artificial intelligence (AI). Exploring human rights, constitutional law, data protection, criminal law, tort law, and intellectual property law, they consider the laws of a number of jurisdictions including the US, the European Union, Japan, and China, making reference to case law and statutes. Key features include: - a critical insight into human rights and constitutional law issues which may be affected by the use of AI - discussion of the concept of legal personhood and how the law might respond as AI evolves in intelligence - an introduction to current laws and statutes which apply to AI and an identification of the areas where future challenges to the law may arise. This Advanced Introduction is ideal for law and social science students with an interest in how the law applies to AI. It also provides a useful entry point for legal practitioners seeking an understanding of this emerging field.

Author : Paul H. Robinson
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0429720688
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Justice, Liability, And Blame written by Paul H. Robinson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-03-13 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines shared intuitive notions of justice among laypersons and compares the discovered principles to those instantiated in American criminal codes. It reports eighteen original studies on a wide range of issues that are central to criminal law formulation.