Criminal law in a nutshell / by Arnold H. Loewy, George Killam Chair in Criminal Law, Texas Tech University School of Law.
Loewy, Arnold H., author.
2020
KF9219.85 .L64 2020 (Mapit)
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Author
Loewy, Arnold H., author.
Title
Criminal law in a nutshell / by Arnold H. Loewy, George Killam Chair in Criminal Law, Texas Tech University School of Law.
Edition
Sixth edition.
Imprint
St. Paul, MN : West Academic Publishing, [2020]
Copyright
©2020
Description
xxviii, 333 pages ; 19 cm.
Series
Nutshell series.
Formatted Contents Note
Punishment
Homicide
Causation
Rape
Other crimes against the person
Self-defense and related defenses
Crimes against property
Mens rea (intent)
Actus reus
Insanity
Other defenses
Burden of proof
Presumptions and inferences
Attempt
Accountability for the acts of others
Conspiracy
Corporate criminal liability
Limitations of the criminal law.
Summary
"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." --publisher.
Other Editions
Revision of: Loewy, Arnold H. Criminal law in a nutshell. Fifth edition. St. Paul, MN : West, a Thomson Reuters business, [2009]
Spine Title
Criminal law
Call Number
KF9219.85 .L64 2020
Language
English
ISBN
1640201939
9781640201934
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Package Plan
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