Criminal Law The Basics

Author : Jonathan Herring
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135270570
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Criminal Law: The Basics written by Jonathan Herring and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2009-10-16 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Criminal Law: The Basics is an insightful introduction to the legal aspects of criminal acts, ranging from battery to burglary and harassment to homicide. Starting with an in-depth exploration of the very concept of crime, this book considers such questions as: how should we decide what is criminal and what isn’t? what is the difference between murder and manslaughter? could you ever be guilty of stealing your own property? what defences are available to those accused of crime? The book features numerous case studies from the infamous to the bizarre and key questions for consideration throughout. Each chapter ends with lists of relevant cases, statutes and suggestions for further reading, making this an ideal starting point for anyone interested in criminal law.

Author : George P. Fletcher
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199729212
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Basic Concepts of Criminal Law written by George P. Fletcher and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1998-09-03 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the United States today criminal justice can vary from state to state, as various states alter the Modern Penal Code to suit their own local preferences and concerns. In Eastern Europe, the post-Communist countries are quickly adopting new criminal codes to reflect their specific national concerns as they gain autonomy from what was once a centralized Soviet policy. As commonalities among countries and states disintegrate, how are we to view the basic concepts of criminal law as a whole? Eminent legal scholar George Fletcher acknowledges that criminal law is becoming increasingly localized, with every country and state adopting their own conception of punishable behavior, determining their own definitions of offenses. Yet by taking a step back from the details and linguistic variations of the criminal codes, Fletcher is able to perceive an underlying unity among diverse systems of criminal justice. Challenging common assumptions, he discovers a unity that emerges not on the surface of statutory rules and case law but in the underlying debates that inform them. Basic Concepts of Criminal Law identifies a set of twelve distinctions that shape and guide the controversies that inevitably break out in every system of criminal justice. Devoting a chapter to each of these twelve concepts, Fletcher maps out what he considers to be the deep structure of all systems of criminal law. Understanding these distinctions will not only enable students to appreciate the universal fundamental ideas of criminal law, but will enable them to understand the significance of local details and variations. This accessible illustration of the unity of diverse systems of criminal justice will provoke and inform students and scholars of law and the philosophy of law, as well as lawyers seeking a better understanding of the law they practice.

Author : Frank A. Schubert
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781891487996
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Criminal Law written by Frank A. Schubert and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Anniken U. Davenport
Publisher : Pearson College Division
ISBN 13 : 9780135109465
Total Pages : 430 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Basic Criminal Law written by Anniken U. Davenport and published by Pearson College Division. This book was released on 2011-01-04 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Basic Criminal Law, Third Edition offers a comprehensive, well-organized approach to understanding key legal concepts and to developing the real-world skills students will as paralegals or in other criminal justice roles. Thoroughly updated for the latest trends, it guides students through the history of criminal law, the crimes themselves, and specific legal procedures. To promote interest, it presents crimes first and then procedures, and highlights current events and case law throughout. This edition's new features include: completely revamped end-of-chapter material, including a comprehensive Building Your Professional Skills section; a new chapter on sex crimes; more coverage of evidence, technology, and appeals; more charts and diagrams; new state-specific examples, and updated case studies throughout.

Author : Frank August Schubert
Publisher : Aspen Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1454858281
Total Pages : 638 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Criminal Law written by Frank August Schubert and published by Aspen Publishing. This book was released on 2015-03-12 with total page 638 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Criminal Law: The Basics introduces readers to the history, sources, and concepts of criminal law in a clear and concise style that is ideal for undergraduates. By engaging with realistic hypothetical exercises, students learn how to identify the elements of substantive criminal offenses. Frank A. Schubert continues to emphasize the dual influences of common law and federalism in shaping American criminal law. New to the Third Edition: Dozens of recent primary cases text, including Miller v. Alabama on the sentencing of juveniles to life imprisonment without parole A review of the major milestones in American criminal law history Expanded coverage of self-defense, including make my day and stand your ground statutory material in Chapter Five Broad discussion of federal criminal law

Author : Jonathan Herring
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 9781003118831
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Criminal Law written by Jonathan Herring and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-09-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Criminal Law: The Basics is an insightful introduction to the legal aspects of criminal acts, ranging from battery to burglary and harassment to homicide. Starting with an in-depth exploration of the very concept of crime, the book considers key questions such as: * How should we decide what is criminal and what isn't? * What is the difference between murder and manslaughter? * Could you ever be guilty of stealing your own property? * What defences are available to those accused of crime? Featuring a range of case studies, from the infamous to the bizarre, the new edition has been thoroughly updated to include new material on loss of control, accessorial liability, dishonesty, causation, liability, manslaughter and sexual offences. Relevant cases, statutes and suggestions for further reading are included throughout, making Criminal Law: The Basics the ideal starting point for anyone studying this area for the first time.

Author : George P. Fletcher
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 9780195167238
Total Pages : 700 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book American Law in a Global Context written by George P. Fletcher and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2005 with total page 700 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Resource added for the Paralegal program 101101.

Author : Tim Newburn
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1317244265
Total Pages : 1144 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Criminology written by Tim Newburn and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-02-22 with total page 1144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive and accessible, Tim Newburn’s bestselling Criminology provides an introduction to the fundamental themes, concepts, theories, methods and events that underpin the subject and form the basis for all undergraduate degree courses and modules in Criminology and Criminal Justice. This third edition includes: A new chapter on politics, reflecting the ever increasing coverage of political influence and decision making on criminology courses New and updated crime data and analysis of trends, plus new content on recent events such as the Volkswagen scandal, the latest developments on historic child abuse, as well as extended coverage throughout of the English riots A fully revised and updated companion website, including exam, review and multiple choice questions, a live Twitter feed from the author providing links to media and academic coverage of events related to the concepts covered in the book, together with links to a dedicated textbook Facebook page Fully updated to reflect recent developments in the field and extensively illustrated, this authoritative text, written by a leading criminologist and experienced lecturer, is essential reading for all students of Criminology and related fields.

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Author : Richard Rogers
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 0387252274
Total Pages : 438 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fundamentals of Forensic Practice written by Richard Rogers and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-04-07 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forensic psychologists and psychiatrists are increasingly asked to provide expertise to courts and attorneys in the criminal justice system. To do so effectively, they must stay abreast of important advances in the understanding of legal standards as well as new developments in sophisticated measures and the methods for their assessment. Fundamentals of Forensic Practice is designed to address the critical issues that are faced by mental health experts in their role of conducting assessments, presenting findings, and preparing for challenges to admissibility and credibility. Uniquely practical and comprehensive, this volume operationalizes legal standards and describes empirically validated methods for their evaluation. Not only is this essential for mental health professionals, but it is equally valuable to criminal attorneys. Lawyers require both clinical knowledge and understanding of legal standards in order to prepare their own experts and to challenge those on the opposing side. For both clinical and legal experts Fundamentals of Forensic Practice offers a full view of all phases of criminal proceedings: - Pretrial—diversion, determinations of bail, waivers of Miranda rights, and the capacity to consent to searches. - Trial—competency to stand trial and criminal responsibility. Beyond insanity, the latter addresses mens rea, automatism, and psychological context evidence, such as battered-woman syndrome. - Post-trial—sentencing, capital sentencing, competency to be executed, and other post-conviction issues. Other key features include: - Chapters on specific criminal issues in a consistent format, with comprehensive coverage of legal standards and relevant clinical methods - Guidelines for conducting more effective forensic evaluations - In-depth coverage of specialized assessments, eg. malingering, sexual predator cases, and the insanity defense. - A detailed overview of direct and cross-examination strategies This book is the second collaboration between Rogers and Shuman. As individual authors, each received the American Psychiatric Association’s prestigious Guttmacher Award for their outstanding contributions to forensic psychiatry.