Introduction to Criminal Justice: The Essentials

Erscheinungsjahr 2014
ISBN: 978-1-4548-3568-4
Verlag: ASPEN PUBL

Buch, Englisch, 448 Seiten, Format (B × H): 213 mm x 274 mm, Gewicht: 567 g

Reihe: Aspen College

Criminal Law: The Basics introduces readers to the history, sources, and concepts of criminal law in a clear and concise style that is ideal for undergraduates. By engaging with realistic hypothetical exercises, students learn how to identify the elements of substantive criminal offenses. Frank A. Schubert continues to emphasize the dual influences of common law and federalism in shaping American criminal law.New to the Third Edition: - Dozens of recent primary cases text, including Miller v. Alabama on the sentencing of juveniles to life imprisonment without parole
- A review of the major milestones in American criminal law history
- Expanded coverage of self-defense, including make my day and stand your ground statutory material in Chapter Five
- Broad discussion of federal criminal law

Autoren/Hrsg.

Jr., L. Thomas Winfree

Mays, G. Larry

Alarid, Leanne Fiftal

Fachgebiete

• Rechtswissenschaften Recht, Rechtswissenschaft Allgemein
• Rechtswissenschaften Strafrecht Strafverfahrens- und -prozessrecht, Strafverteidigung und Opferschutz