Contemporary Criminal Law

Concepts, Cases, and Controversies
3. Auflage 2012
ISBN: 978-1-4522-3002-3
Verlag: SAGE Publications

Buch, Englisch, 616 Seiten, Format (B × H): 203 mm x 279 mm

Contemporary Criminal Law, Third Edition combines the traditional concepts taught in undergraduate criminal law courses with thought-provoking cases and engaging learning tools. The text covers both foundational andáemerging legal topics such as terrorism, gangs, cyber crime, and hate crimes, in a student-friendly and approachable manner. Clear explanations of criminal law and defenses are complemented by provocative, well-edited cases followed by discussion questions to stimulate critical thinking and in-class discussion.á Features and Benefits:The Third Edition includes new cases throughout, offering the most up-to-date coverage of evolving legal opinions and developments in criminal law.This textÆs student-friendly, clear style makes legal concepts approachable and manageable for undergraduate students.The popular You Decide features are based on actual cases and ask students to assume the role of a judge to arrive at a decision on the case; answers are found on the student study site.Icons throughout the book direct students to the robust student study site with state-specific supplements, self quizzes, podcasts, extra cases, answers to the You Decide scenarios, and more.Crime in the News boxes, Legal Equations, and Cases and Comments engage students with the material presented in the chapters and deepen their understanding of how criminal law functions in the real world.New to this Edition:Moving the chapter on homicide up to appear before the chapter on sexual assault, assault and battery, kidnapping, and false imprisonment. This change will reflect the organization of the other competitors in this market and allow for a nice progression from the earlier discussion of intent.Condensing the cases where possible and reducing the length of the Crime in the News boxes to enhance the perception that the text is manageable for undergraduate students.Replacing the Core Concepts and Summary Statements at the beginning of the chapters with a chapter outline and learning objectives. Swapping in the most up-to-date cases and news, with a particular emphasis on increasing the number of cases that touch on hot topics such as gangs, cybercrime, and homelessness. Deleting the state-specific Statutory Standards discussions, but retaining the coverage of the Model Penal Code.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Lippman, Matthew

Fachgebiete

• Rechtswissenschaften Ausländisches Recht Common Law (UK, USA, Australien u.a.)

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface
Chapter 1. The Nature, Purpose, and Function of Criminal Law
Appendix: Reading and Briefing Cases
Chapter 2. Constitutional Limitations
Chapter 3. Punishment and Sentencing
Chapter 4. Actus Reus
Chapter 5. Mens Rea, Concurrence, Causation
Chapter 6. Parties to Crime and Vicarious Liability
Chapter 7. Attempt, Conspiracy, and Solicitation
Chapter 8. Justifications
Chapter 9. Excuses
Chapter 10. Homicide
Chapter 11. Criminal Sexual Conduct, Assault and Battery, Kidnapping, and False Imprisonment
Chapter 12. Burglary, Trespass, Arson, and Mischief
Chapter 13. Crimes Against Property
Chapter 14. White-Collar Crime
Chapter 15. Crimes Against Public Order and Morality
Chapter 16. Crimes Against the State
Notes
Glossary
Case Index
Subject Index
About the Author

Über Autor(innen)

Lippman, Matthew
Matthew Lippman has taught criminal law and criminal procedure in the Department of Criminology, Law, and Justice at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) for more than twenty years. He has also taught courses on civil liberties, law and society, and terrorism and teaches international criminal law at John Marshall Law School in Chicago. He earned a doctorate in political science from Northwestern University and a master of law from Harvard Law School, and he is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar.
He has been voted by the graduating seniors at UIC to receive the Silver Circle Award for outstanding teaching on six separate occasions and has also received the UIC Flame Award from the University of Illinois Alumni Association, as well as the Excellence in Teaching Award, the Teaching Recognition (Portfolio) Award, and the Honors College Fellow of the Year Award. The UIC chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma, the criminal justice honors society, named him “criminal justice professor of the year” on three occasions. He is also recognized in Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers. In 2008, he was recognized as College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Master Teacher. In 2012, Professor Lippman was honored by being named commencement “Marshal” by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He has served in every major administrative position in the Department of Criminology, Law, and Justice, including department head, director of undergraduate studies, and director of graduate studies.
Professor Lippman is author of more than 100 articles and five books. These publications focus on criminal law and criminal procedure, international human rights, and comparative law. He also is the author of Contemporary Criminal Law: Concepts, Cases, and Controversies (3rd ed., 2013). His work is cited in hundreds of academic publications and by international courts and organizations.
He has also served on legal teams appearing before the International Court of Justice in The Hague, has helped draft numerous briefs submitted to federal courts and to the U.S. Supreme Court, has testified as an expert witness on international law before numerous state and federal courts, and has consulted with both private organizations and branches of the U.S. government. He regularly appears as a radio and television commentator and is frequently quoted in leading newspapers.

Matthew Lippman has taught criminal law and criminal procedure in the Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) for more than twenty years. He has also taught courses on civil liberties, law and society, and terrorism and teaches international criminal law at John Marshall Law School in Chicago. He earned a doctorate in Political Science from Northwestern University, a Master of Law from Harvard Law School, and is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar. He has been voted by the graduating seniors at UIC to receive the Silver Circle Award for outstanding teaching on six separate occasions and has also received the UIC Flame Award from the University of Illinois Alumni Association, as well as the Excellence in Teaching Award, Teaching Recognition (Portfolio) Award, and Honors College Fellow of the Year Award. The university chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma, the criminal justice honors society, named him “criminal justice professor of the year” on three occasions. In 2008, Professor Lippman was named College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Master Teacher. He is also recognized in Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers.

Professor Lippman is author of more than eighty articles and three books. These publications focus on criminal law and criminal procedure, international human rights, and comparative law. His work is cited in hundreds of academic publications and by international courts and organizations. He has also served on legal teams appearing before the International Court of Justice in the Hague, has testified as an expert witness on international law before numerous state and federal courts, and has consulted with both private organizations and branches of the U.S. government. He regularly appears as a radio and television commentator and is frequently quoted in leading newspapers. He has served in every major administrative position in the Criminal Justice Department, including Department Head.