Title: American criminal law : cases, statutes and comments /
Authors: Dubber, Markus Dirk.; Kelman, Mark G., 1951-
Publisher: Foundation Press,
Year: 2009
Subjects: Criminal law United States Cases
Abstract: "This book is the first basic criminal law book that responds to the demand to put criminal law in comparative perspective, by exploring transnational comparisons and connections to other first year courses (especially torts and contracts). The second edition amplifies the book's distinctive comparative features by adding further transnational materials to enliven and enrich discussion."--Publisher's website.
Contents: Punishment and its rationales -- The process of crime and punishment -- The basic structure of American criminal law -- Criminal conduct (objective offense elements) -- Mental state (subjective offense elements) -- Criminal harm: causation and attempt -- Justifcation and excuse -- Group criminality: complicity, conspiracy, RICO, and corporate liability -- Rape -- Homicide -- White collar crimes: larceny, mail fraud, money laundering.