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PEARSON Principles Of Criminal Law 2019 Edition by Roberson / O'Reilley
For courses in criminal law.A succinct, readable survey of criminal lawPrinciples of Criminal Law is a clear, efficient introduction to criminal law viewed through the lens of human behavior. Concise enough for a one-semester course, it provides critical background information, establishes elements of major crimes, and covers a vast range of crimes, including white?-collar, victimless, and political crimes - without dense citations or lengthy discussion. Bolstered by cases and critical-thinking features, the 7th edition has new information on organized and white-collar crime, up-to-date marijuana laws, and additional content on specific crimes and legal rules. 1. Introduction to Criminal Law2. Criminal Liability3. Requirement of an Act4. Inchoate or Anticipatory Crimes5. Defenses6. Homicide7. Sex Crimes8. Crimes Against Persons9. Theft and Property Crimes10. Robbery, Extortion, and Bribery11. Crimes Against Habitation12. Crimes Against Public Morals13. Narcotics and Alcohol Crimes14. Crimes of Abuse15. White-Collar and Organized Crimes16. PunishmentsAppendixGlossaryCase IndexSubject Index