Criminal Law

Criminal Law
ISBN-10
144969845X
ISBN-13
9781449698454
Series
Criminal Law
Category
Law
Pages
446
Language
English
Published
2014-06-04
Publisher
Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Authors
James R. Acker, David C. Brody

Description

The third edition of Criminal Law introduces readers to the underlying principles, legal doctrine, and rules of criminal law. The innovative and highly student-friendly text uses real-world case examples to contextualize laws and give students a solid foundation in substantive criminal law while guiding them through what the law is, how it evolved, and the principles on which it is based. By studying case materials, students will develop the analytical skills essential to understanding how legal principles have developed over time and how they are best applied to ever-changing factual situations.

Other editions

  • Criminal Law
    • 2014-06-04
    • 446 pages
    • Paperback
    • Jones & Bartlett Publishers
  • Criminal Law
    • 2011-01-28
    • 412 pages
    • Paperback
    • Jones & Bartlett Publishers
  • Criminal Law
    • 2011-01-01
    • 412 pages
    • Paperback
    • Jones & Bartlett Publishers
  • Criminal Law
    • 2023-03
    • - pages
    • Paperback
    • H&s

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