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• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0135110572
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0135110577
• Author: Andrew C Thomas; Neil E. Chamelin

ESSENTIALS OF CRIMINAL LAW, 11/e is an easy-to-read, clear, and comprehensive introduction to criminal law for criminal justice majors and non-majors at all levels. Avoiding overly complex issues, it explains key principles through real-world examples, so they can be easily and quickly understood. Thoroughly reviewed and revised for even greater clarity and relevance, this edition contains multiple examples from drawn from The American Law Institute’s Model Penal Code. Even more than previous editions, it goes beyond a pure “law enforcement” orientation, offering a broader and more all-encompassing approach to criminal law. This edition also contains extensive updates to reflect the latest changes in statutory and case law; notably, revisions related to narcotics law, juvenile offenses, forgery and counterfeiting.

Table contents:

CHAPTER 1 Historical Background of Criminal Law

1.0 Introduction

1.1 The Nature of Law

1.2 Definition of Crime

1.3 Early Development of Criminal Law

1.4 Legal Systems and the Beginning of Common Law

1.5 Common Law in the United States

CHAPTER 2 Fundamentals of Criminal Law

2.0 Introduction

2.1 Morality and the Law

2.2 Classification of Crimes

2.3 Enactment and Interpretation of Statutes

2.4 Ex Post Facto Laws

2.5 Corpus Delicti

2.6 Lesser and Greater Included Offenses

CHAPTER 3 Jurisdiction

3.0 Introduction

3.1 Territorial Aspects of Jurisdiction

3.2 Jurisdiction over the Person

3.3 Jurisdiction over the Subject Matter

3.4 Concurrent or Overlapping Jurisdiction

3.5 Venue and Its Relation to Jurisdiction

3.6 Internet Jurisdiction

CHAPTER 4 The Criminal Act

4.0 Introduction

4.1 Possession as an Act

4.2 Procuring as an Act

4.3 Status as an Act

4.4 Methods Used to Commit the Act

4.5 Crime by Omission or Negative Act

4.6 Causation

4.7 Attempt

4.8 Conspiracy

4.9 Solicitation

4.10 Parties to Crime: Participation

4.11 Vicarious Liability

CHAPTER 5 The Mental Element

5.0 Introduction

5.1 Intent

5.2 Types of Intent (Mens Rea)

5.3 Recklessness

5.4 Negligence

5.5 Mental Element in Mala Prohibita Offenses

CHAPTER 6 Matters Affecting Criminal Responsibility: Affirmative Defenses

6.0 Introduction

6.1 Insanity

6.2 Alibi

6.3 Intoxication

6.4 Immunity

6.5 Statute of Limitations

6.6 Mistake of Fact

6.7 Mistake of Law

6.8 Entrapment

6.9 Consent

6.10 Duress

6.11 Necessity

6.12 Religious Belief

6.13 Custom

6.14 Victim’s Guilt

6.15 Selective Enforcement

6.16 Use of Force as a Defense

6.17 Battered Spouse Syndrome as a Defense

CHAPTER 7 Assault and Related Crimes

7.0 Introduction

7.1 Simple Assault

7.2 Battery

7.3 Statutory Assault and Battery

7.4 Domestic Violence

7.5 Assault and Battery on Sports Officials

7.6 Mayhem

7.7 Stalking

7.8 Hate Crime

CHAPTER 8 Homicide

8.0 Introduction

8.1 Noncriminal Homicide

8.2 Criminal Homicide

8.3 Suicide

8.4 Assisted Suicide

CHAPTER 9 Sex Offenses and Offenses to the Family Relationship

9.0 Introduction

9.1 Forcible Rape

9.2 Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault, and Sexual Battery

9.3 Statutory Rape

9.4 Seduction

9.5 Fornication and Adultery

9.6 Incest

9.7 Abortion

9.8 Sodomy

9.9 Indecent Exposure

9.10 Obscenity

9.11 Prostitution and Related Offenses

9.12 Bigamy and Polygamy

9.13 Sexual Predator and Sexual Offender

CHAPTER 10 Theft

10.0 Introduction

10.1 Larceny

10.2 Embezzlement

10.3 Obtaining Property by Fraudulent Means

10.4 Receiving or Concealing Stolen Property

10.5 Identity Theft

CHAPTER 11 Robbery

11.0 Introduction

11.1 Robbery

11.2 Modern Robbery: Statutory Modifications

11.3 Carjacking

CHAPTER 12 Burglary and Related Offenses

12.0 Introduction

12.1 Burglary

12.2 Statutory Modifications

12.3 Home Invasion

CHAPTER 13 Arson

13.0 Introduction

13.1 Arson

13.2 Statutory Modifications of Arson

13.3 Burning with Intent to Defraud an Insurer

CHAPTER 14 Forgery, Uttering, and Counterfeiting

14.0 Introduction

14.1 Forgery

14.2 Uttering

14.3 Making and Uttering Worthless Checks

14.4 Counterfeiting

CHAPTER 15 False Imprisonment, Abduction, and Kidnapping

15.0 Introduction

15.1 False Imprisonment

15.2 Abduction

15.3 Kidnapping

CHAPTER 16 Crimes Involving Narcotic Drugs and Alcoholic Beverages

16.0 Introduction: Narcotics Legislation

16.1 Analysis of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act

16.2 Acquisition, Possession, and Use of Narcotic Drugs

16.3 Crimes Involving the Use, Sale, and Manufacture of Alcoholic Beverages

CHAPTER 17 Extortion, Blackmail, and Bribery

17.0 Introduction

17.1 Extortion

17.2 Blackmail

17.3 Bribery

17.4 Other Crimes Chargeable Against Public Officials

CHAPTER 18 Offenses By and Against Juveniles

18.0 Introduction

I. Crimes By Juveniles

18.1 Who Is a Juvenile?

18.2 Makeup of the Juvenile Court System

18.3 Philosophy of Juvenile Courts

18.4 Juvenile Court Jurisdiction

II. Crimes Against Juveniles

18.5 Child Abuse and Neglect

18.6 Child Molestation

III. Miscellaneous Issues

18.7 Battered Child Syndrome

18.8 Juveniles and the Internet

18.9 Assault on Schoolteachers

18.10 Vicarious Liability and Parental Responsibility

18.11 Imposition of Death Penalty or Life Sentences on Juveniles

18.12 Future of the Juvenile Court System

CHAPTER 19 Traffic Offenses

19.0 Introduction

19.1 Moving and Nonmoving Violations: Signs and Signals

19.2 Territorial Application of Traffic Laws

19.3 Who Must Obey Traffic Laws?

19.4 Parking and Related Offenses

19.5 Speeding Offenses

19.6 Racing

19.7 Driving Under the Influence

19.8 Reckless Driving

19.9 Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Law Enforcement Officer

19.10 Vehicular Homicide

19.11 Hit and Run

19.12 Doctrine of Lesser Included Offenses and Traffic Laws

19.13 Can There Be a Defense for Mala Prohibita Offenses?

19.14 Driving with a Suspended License

19.15 Criminal or Civil?

CHAPTER 20 Crimes Affecting the Judicial Process

20.0 Introduction

20.1 Perjury

20.2 Subornation of Perjury

20.3 Embracery

20.4 Escape, Rescue, and Prison Break

20.5 Obstruction of Justice

20.6 Criminal Contempt

CHAPTER 21 Crimes Against Public Order

21.0 Introduction

21.1 Unlawful Assembly, Rout, and Riot

21.2 Affray

21.3 Breach of the Peace, Disturbing the Peace, and Disorderly Conduct

21.4 Nuisance

21.5 Malicious Mischief, Malicious Destruction of Property, Vandalism, and Criminal Mischief

21.6 Trespass of Real Property

21.7 Vagrancy

21.8 False Public Alarm, Harassment, and Violation of Privacy

21.9 Gambling and Related Offenses

CHAPTER 22 Organized, White-Collar, and Commercial Crimes

22.0 Introduction

22.1 Organized Crime

22.2 White-Collar and Commercial Crimes

22.3 Environmental Crime

22.4 Insurance Fraud