Criminal Law
- ISBN-10
- 1449636136
- ISBN-13
- 9781449636135
- Series
- Criminal Law
- Category
- Law
- Pages
- 412
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011-01-01
- Publisher
- Jones & Bartlett Publishers
- Authors
- James R. Acker, David C. Brody
Description
The highly anticipated Second Edition of Criminal Law introduces students to the underlying principles, legal doctrine, and rules regarding crimes, defenses, and punishment in substantive criminal law. Innovative in its case study approach, this thoroughly updated revision will help students develop analytical skills, while learning the content and context of substantive criminal law. Now with a more student-friendly format, this text guides students through theory and practice, using a blend of old and new materials to foster understanding of what the law is, how it evolved, the principles on which it is based, and how it applies to various circumstances.
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