Criminal Law in a Nutshell
Author:
Loewy, Arnold H.
Edition:
5th
Copyright Date:
2009
- Publication Date: August 28th, 2009
- ISBN: 9780314194961
- Subject: Criminal Law
- Series: Nutshells
- Type: Overviews
- Description: This guide helps you gain an overview of and develop perspective on the area of criminal law. It is organized into eight sections for quick reference. Expert discussion explores punishment, specific crimes, and the ingredients of a crime such as mens rea and actus reus. Other topics covered include special defenses, the burden of proof, and inchoate and group criminality. It also reflects on the limitations of criminal law.
