Download or read book An Introduction to International Criminal Law and Procedure written by Robert Cryer and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2010-05-27 with total page 685 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This market-leading textbook gives an authoritative account of international criminal law, and the investigation and prosecution of crime, and guides the reader through controversies with an accessible and sophisticated approach. Now covers developments in the ICC, victims' rights, alternatives to international criminal justice, and has extended coverage of terrorism.
Download or read book Introduction to Criminal Justice written by Kenneth J. Peak and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2017-11-29 with total page 962 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical and applied introduction to criminal justice Introduction to Criminal Justice: Practice and Process shows you how to think practically about the criminal justice system by offering you a proven, problem-based approach to learning. Bestselling authors Kenneth J. Peak and Tamara D. Madensen draw on their many years of combined practitioner and academic experience to explain the importance of criminal justice and show how key trends, emerging issues, historical background, and practical lessons can be applied in the field. New to the Third Edition: An emphasis on constitutional policing, legitimacy, and procedural justice stresses the importance for police to develop a “guardian” mindset over a “soldier” mindset. New discussions of contemporary criminological theories—such as social structure theories, social process theories, social conflict theories, feminist theories, and environmental criminology theories—provide you with a concise explanation on why people commit crimes and how to prevent them in the modern world. An in-depth view of three particularly challenging problems and policy issues—terrorism, the mentally ill population, and illegal immigration—demonstrate how today’s society and the criminal justice system are affected by these issues and what can be done to address the problems. New examples and case studies of ethical dilemmas illustrate today's climate of distrust, dissension, and dysfunction to encourage you to think critically about what is considered “ethical”. New video interviews with criminal justice professionals offer you career advice, provide you with insights into a variety of career paths, and discuss challenges and misconceptions of each profession.
Download or read book Criminal Law for the Criminal Justice Professional written by Norman M. Garland and published by McGraw-Hill Higher Education. This book was released on 2020-05 with total page 511 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Criminal Law for the Criminal Justice Professional, fifth edition, presents a complete basic introduction to the substance of those rules and laws that comprise the fabric of he criminal justice system in the United States. This book, like the fourth edition, describes the structure of the system, the theories underlying criminal responsibility, and the lements of specific crimes. The general principles that motivate the lawmakers have not changed since the development of Anglo-American criminal law, although legislative etail and focus have varied"--
Download or read book An Introduction to Criminal Law Fourth Edition written by Rupert Cross and published by . This book was released on 1959 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Criminal Law written by Neal R. Bevans and published by Wolters Kluwer. This book was released on 2021-09-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Criminal Law: An Introduction for Criminal Justice Professionals is a student-friendly, practical, and timely overview of the essential topics in the field. Designed with the student in mind, Neal R. Bevans brings his wealth of experience as a prosecutor, defense attorney, and author to this accessible textbook. With broad coverage that balances theoretical discussions with practical examples of how criminal law works in the real world, students will gain a solid foundation in the fundamentals of the law, as well as an understanding of how to apply what they have learned. Each area of crime is presented and explored, with special emphasis placed on how the offenses are proven in a criminal trial. New to the Second Edition: New chapters on the social and psychological bases of crime, as well as expanded coverage of organized crime and white-collar crime Now covers only Criminal Law Excerpts from seminal or otherwise noteworthy appellate cases Web sites for further research and discussion Updated end-of-chapter questions, activities, and assignments to enrich learning Professors and students will benefit from: Broad coverage that includes both traditional and cutting-edge topics Well-crafted pedagogy, including learning objectives at the start of each chapter and boldfaced legal terms, with definitions in the margins Figures and tables that illustrate crucial points and are designed to capitalize on different learning styles among students Scenarios exemplifying how the law is applied in practice
Download or read book Introduction to Law and Criminal Justice written by James R. Acker and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2012-09-26 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction to Law and Criminal Justice provides undergraduate students with a comprehensive overview of the foundational legal issues in criminal justice. Written in an easy-to-understand format, it examines the history and principles of law and will prepare students for further study of the criminal justice system. By carefully explaining judicial decisions, this text offers students an excellent introduction to legal analysis and the case method of study. Key Features: -Provides a student-friendly introduction to criminal justice -Presents carefully edited judicial decisions with accompanying explanation, to offer case material that is accessible to undergraduate introductory-level students. -Includes comprehensive coverage of three areas of law relevant to criminal justice--substantive criminal law, constitutional issues evoking tensions between governmental authority and individual liberties that relate generally to criminal justice, and constitutional criminal procedure. -Every new copy is packaged with full student access to the companion website featuring a variety of interactive study tools. Instructor Resources: -PowerPoint Lecture Outlines -Instructor's Manual -Test Bank -Sample Syllabi for an Introductory-level Criminal Justice course, Criminal Law, and Criminal Procedure undergraduate courses
Download or read book Criminal Law for the Criminal Justice Professional written by Norman M. Garland and published by . This book was released on 2024 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Criminal Law for the Criminal Justice Professional, fifth edition, presents a complete basic introduction to the substance of those rules and laws that comprise the fabric of the criminal justice system in the United States. This book, like the fourth edition, describes the structure of the system, the theories underlying criminal responsibility, and the elements of specific crimes. The general principles that motivate the lawmakers have not changed since the development of Anglo-American criminal law, although legislative detail and focus have varied"--
Download or read book Criminal Law Today written by Frank Schmalleger and published by . This book was released on 2009-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fourth edition of "Criminal Law Today" presents a comprehensive, accessible, and up-to-date introduction to the basics of criminal law. The text provides students with the tools and information they need to gain an understanding of the fundamental nature of law, general legal principles, the historical development of criminal law, and its form and function in American society today. Key features are case excerpts that illustrate important legal themes in the context of the chapter topics. New to the Fourth Edition: MyCrimeKit website offers multimedia, study materials, assessment questions, access to full-text versions of the Capstone Cases, and many other up-to-date online resources for students and instructors. Full-color diagrams, illustrations, and other figures have been added to reinforce key concepts in the chapters and illustrate important, complex, and challenging concepts for easier understanding. Chapter 11, "Terrorism and Human Trafficking," discusses terrorist activity as defined under federal law, relevant provisions of the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001, Guantanamo inmates entering the civilian court system, and human smuggling. Coverage of Islamic law (Chapter 1), cybercrime (Chapter 10), and environmental crime (Chapter 10).
Download or read book Criminal Law written by Joycelyn M. Pollock and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-12-22 with total page 569 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Criminal Law, Eleventh Edition, a classic introduction to criminal law for criminal justice students, combines the best features of a casebook and a textbook. Its success over numerous editions, both at community colleges as well as in four-year college criminal justice programs, is proof this text works as an authoritative source on criminal law as well as a teaching text that communicates with students. The book covers substantive criminal law and explores its principles, sources, distinctions, and limitations. Definitions and elements of crimes are explained, and defenses to crimes are thoroughly analyzed. Each chapter offers guidance to help students understand what is important, including chapter outlines, key terms, learning objectives, Legal News boxes that highlight current criminal law issues, and Quick Checks that cue the reader to stop and answer a question or two concerning the material just covered. Unique Exploring Case Law boxes offer guidance in using the accompanying cases, which are provided on the book’s website. A robust collection of instructor support materials addresses teaching and learning issues
Download or read book Criminal Law written by Sue Titus Reid and published by . This book was released on 2021-12-21 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Criminal Law: The Essentials provides students with a concise and straightforward introduction to the world of criminal law. The textbook presents readers with brief case excerpts and statutes to demonstrate how criminal laws can align or diverge depending upon location and jurisdiction. The opening chapter discusses the emergence of law, philosophies on punishment in society, constitutional limitations on criminal law in the United States, the classification of crimes, and more. Additional chapters explore the elements of a crime, anticipatory offenses and parties to crimes, defenses to criminal culpability, and criminal homicide. Students learn about the nuances of various types of crime: against the person, property, crimes against public order and public decency, crimes against the government, and substance abuse crimes. The final chapter addresses sentencing. New and/or expanded topics for the fourth edition include the insanity defense; intimate partner violence; elder abuse; academic and related fraud; animal law; contempt of court; mandatory minimum sentencing; capital punishment; sex offender registration; and more. Additional statutes, cases, and other materials are available in an online supplement to the text.
Download or read book Outlines of Criminal Law Fourth Edition written by Courtney Stanhope KENNY and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Criminal Law and Procedure for the Paralegal written by Edward C. Carter and published by Aspen Publishing. This book was released on 2023-01-31 with total page 1044 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practice-based introduction to criminal law and procedure Using actual examples from practice, Criminal Law and Procedure for the Paralegal, Fourth Edition, teaches students about the real-world experience of the paralegal, with coverage of local, state, and federal criminal cases. Working with the various types of cases presented in this book familiarizes students with the role of the paralegal in the process of investigation, prosecution, and defense in criminal cases. Carter’s successful building-block approach explains the basic elements of all criminal offenses and how those elements are used to define crimes. New to the Fourth Edition: Rewritten and expanded examination of prosecutorial discretion, updated to reflect the June, 2022 Gascon decision by the California Appellate Court and expanded with a sidebar that discusses dispensing power. Reorganized discussion of the principles of legislative jurisdiction recognized by customary international law in Chapter 6 and in Chapter 7, as well as expanded and updated discussion about the exercise of extra-territorial legislative jurisdiction by the federal government and the states. Inclusion in Chapter 8 of the Supreme Court’s reiteration in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization of the test used to determine if a right is protected by substantive due process. The examination of the Second Amendment updated and expanded to include the Supreme Court’s most recent explication of that right in New York Rifle and Pistol Assn., Inc. v. Bruen and the limits that decision places on the ability of states and the federal government to enact statutes that make the carrying of firearms criminal. Expanded discussion in Chapter 10 to introduce students to the federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) and the two principles that underlie most of its offenses. Updated examination of wire fraud, reflecting the Supreme Court’s latest decision relating to schemes to defraud. Updated discussion of the insanity defense in Chapter 12. Expanded examination of search and seizure Chapter 16 to include a discussion of emerging issues relating to encrypted and biometrically protected data, and an updated discussion of Terry stops to reflect the Supreme Court’s most recent teaching on the subject. Updated section about the right to trial by jury in Chapter 20. Rewritten and updated discussion of cruel and unusual punishment in the context of the death penalty, and a re-written and expanded discussion of the writ of habeas corpus. New case cites throughout with discussion of Kansas v. Glover, Bucklew v. Precythe, Kahler v. Kansas, Ramos v. Louisiana, New York Rifle and Pistol Assn., Inc. v. Bruen, Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta, Kelly v. United States, and Van Buren v. United States decisions. Professors and students will benefit from: A sensible, four-part organization: Introduction to the criminal justice system Distinction between criminal law and criminal procedure Criminal law Criminal procedure Clear explanations of the basic elements of all criminal offenses, including an accessible, systematic approach to analyzing the legal nature of any criminal offense Edited cases that illustrate key concepts Eye on Ethics and Historical Perspective sidebars Helpful pedagogy, including chapter objectives, definitions in the margins, and review questions An integrated treatment of white-collar crime Broad coverage of a wide range of criminal investigations, from police investigations to administrative and grand jury investigations
Download or read book Introduction to Criminal Law written by Gilad James, PhD and published by Gilad James Mystery School. This book was released on with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction to Criminal Law is a course designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the fundamental principles of criminal law. The course covers several topics including the definition of crime, criminal acts and intent, defenses to crimes, and the principles of punishment. The course begins by providing students with an overview of the criminal justice system and the roles of the different players in the system. This is followed by an analysis of the elements of a crime which include actus reus and mens rea. Students will also learn the different types of criminal offenses, including property crimes, violent crimes, and white-collar crimes. The course also delves into the various defenses to crimes, including self-defense, entrapment, and duress. Finally, the course concludes by examining the principles of punishment, including the purposes of punishment, sentencing, and the constitutional safeguards of the Eighth Amendment. Overall, the course equips students with the knowledge and skills to understand the intricacies of criminal law and the criminal justice system. The course is important in providing a foundation for those who wish to pursue a career in the field of criminal justice. Professionals who work in the legal system, such as lawyers, judges and law enforcement officers, must have a deep understanding of criminal law to effectively carry out their roles. The course is also useful for individuals who are interested in learning more about the criminal justice system, including students exploring different career paths or individuals with a general interest in law. The course offers a comprehensive understanding of the principles of criminal law and the mechanisms used to enforce these principles, and thus provides a useful tool for individuals seeking to broaden their knowledge and understanding of the criminal justice system.
Download or read book A Brief Introduction to Criminal Justice written by Kenneth J. Peak and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2019-11-05 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Brief Introduction to Criminal Justice: Practice and Process is a condensed version of the best-selling Introduction to Criminal Justice: Practice and Process by Kenneth J. Peak and Tamara D. Madensen-Herold. This new text uses a practical, applied approach to teach students the fundamentals of the U.S. criminal justice system in a concise and accessible format. The authors draw on their many years of combined practitioner and academic experience to explain the importance of criminal justice and show how key trends, emerging issues, and practical lessons can be applied in the field. This title is accompanied by a complete teaching and learning package.
Download or read book Notes on Criminal Law Fourth Edition written by Cuthbert SPURLING and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Psychology and Law written by Andreas Kapardis and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2014-02-10 with total page 517 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its fourth edition, Psychology and Law is a comprehensive guide to the complex interactions between psychology and criminal law. Andreas Kapardis explores contemporary psycho-legal issues both in and out of the courtroom, from eyewitness testimony, investigative interviewing, jury decision making, and sentencing as a human process, to restorative justice, terrorism, police prejudice and offender profiling. The book draws upon sources from Europe, North America and Australia to investigate the subjectivity and human fallibility inherent in our systems of justice. It suggests ways of minimising undesirable influences on judicial decision making, and discusses procedures for dealing with witnesses and suspects. Fully revised and with greater emphasis on relevant law, Psychology and Law remains the leading text on legal psychology for students and practitioners in psychology, law, criminology, social work and law enforcement.
