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
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
ISBN-13
9781454835684
eBay Product ID (ePID)
214528743
Product Key Features
Subject Area
Criminal Law
Author
Leanne Fiftal Alarid, Regents Professor G Larry Mays, L Thomas Winfree Jr
Publication Name
Introduction to Criminal Justice: the Essentials
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Coaching & Career Guidance, Law, Criminology
Publication Year
2014
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
448 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
274mm
Item Width
213mm
Item Weight
567g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Regents Professor G Larry Mays, L Thomas Winfree Jr, Leanne Fiftal Alarid