Basic Criminal Law: The Constitution, Procedure, and Crimes, 5th edition

Published by Pearson (July 14, 2021) © 2022

  • Anniken Davenport Pennsylvania State University
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For courses in criminal law and criminal procedure

A comprehensive, well-organised approach to understanding key legal concepts and developing the essential skills and hands-on experience needed to enter the legal profession.

Basic Criminal Law, 5th Edition, provides a thorough grounding in criminal law, its history, how it is practiced today, and what trends will take it into the future. Rich with features that guide students through the history of criminal law, the crimes themselves, and specific legal procedures, this text offers numerous opportunities to develop the real-world skills students will need as they enter the workforce. The Fifth Edition includes: insights from current and high-profile key cases; new You Make the Call sections; a revised chapter on sex crimes; a revised appeals section; updated crime statistics and definitions; updated evidence concept sections; and enhanced practical tips and strategies.

Table of contents

  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • About the Author
  • 1. What Is Criminal Law?
  • 2. What Is a Crime?
  • 3. Crimes Against the Person: Murder
  • 4. Crimes Against the Person: Sex Crimes
  • 5. Crimes Against the Person: Other Violent Crimes
  • 6. Crimes Against Property
  • 7. Social Crimes
  • 8. Treason, Terrorism, and Wartime Criminal Justice
  • 9. Crimes Against the State
  • 10. Common Law Defenses
  • 11. Constitutional Rights Before Arrest
  • 12. Constitutional Rights After Arrest
  • 13. The Constitutional Right to Trial by Jury
  • 14. Constitutional Rights Postconviction

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