Edition DescriptionRevised edition
Table Of ContentPart 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.
SynopsisEquipping 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.
LC Classification NumberKF9201