Criminal Law: The Basics

Criminal Law: The Basics
ISBN-10
0367626969
ISBN-13
9780367626969
Series
Criminal Law
Pages
142
Language
English
Published
2021-09-07
Publisher
Routledge
Author
JONATHAN. HERRING

Description

Criminal Law: The Basics is an insightful introduction to the legal aspects of criminal acts, ranging from battery to burglary and harassment to homicide. Featuring a range of case studies, from both the infamous to the bizarre, the new edition has been thoroughly updated to include new material.

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