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The textbook provides a basic introduction to Criminal Law to include the U.S. legal system; constitutional laws and protections; and traditional general elements of Criminal Law and specific crimes and defenses.
The criminal law prohibits conduct that causes or threatens the public interest; defines and warns people of the acts that are subject to criminal punishment; distinguishes between serious and minor offenses; and imposes punishment to protect society and to satisfy the demands for retribution, rehabilitation, and deterrence. The Principles of ...
I. CRIMINAL LAW OVERVIEW. “Criminal” versus “Civil” The Essence of the Criminal Law. What distinguishes a criminal from a civil sanction and all that distin-guishes it, is the judgment of community condemnation that accompa-nies and justifies its imposition.
Welcome to Criminal Law, your guide to a fascinating yet challenging topic. This engaging and interactive textbook will enhance your ability to be successful in academics or a career in criminal justice. For questions about this textbook please contact textbookuse@umn.edu.
Markus D Dubber. This title provides an introduction to issues arising in international and transnational crimes, giving students a broader perspective on a developing area of the law. The book also provides faculty and students with material from domestic and international sources.
criminal laws and defenses using general state principles, federal law, the Constitution, and the Model Penal Code as guidelines. Although it is neither possible nor desirable to discuss every criminal law, this textbook provides a basic yet thorough overview of the American criminal justice system. After
justification and legality of the criminal law, including constitutional limits on crime definition and the relationship between crimes, harm, and morals, are all covered. There is one important innovation in our organization.