Criminal law in a nutshell /: by Arnold H. Loewy, George Killam Chair in Criminal Law, Texas Tech University School of Law.

Loewy, Arnold H.,

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

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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]

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Description

1 online resource.

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.

Source of Description

Online resource (West Academic, viewed January 29, 2020).

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Other Editions

Revision of: Loewy, Arnold H. Criminal law in a nutshell. Fifth edition. St. Paul, MN : West, a Thomson Reuters business, [2009]

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West Academic study aids.

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Criminal law