Contemporary criminal law : concepts, cases, and controversies /
Lippman, Matthew Ross,1948-
Los Angeles, Calif. ; London : SAGE Pub.,
c2013.
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
The nature, purpose, and function of criminal law -- Constitutional limitations -- Punishment and sentencing -- Actus Reus -- Mens Rea, concurrence, causation -- Parties to crime and vicarious liability -- Attempt, conspiracy, and solicitation -- Justifications -- Excuses -- Homicide -- Criminal sexual conduct, assault, and battery, kidnapping, and false imprisonment -- Burglary, trespass, arson, and mischief -- Crimes against property -- White-collar crime -- Crimes against public order and morality -- Crimes against the state.
Criminal law