Criminal Law: The Basics

Criminal Law: The Basics

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Presents an introductory overview of the main themes in criminal law. This book offers essential information about what the law is and defines and discusses different types of criminal offense, from homicide and assault to fraud and conspiracy. It includes references to key cases, main statutes and lists of further reading.

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Criminal Law: The Basics by Jonathan Herring

Criminal Law: The Basics is an insightful introduction to the legal aspects of criminal acts, ranging from battery to burglary and harassment to homicide. Starting with an in-depth exploration of the very concept of crime, this book considers such questions as: how should we decide what is criminal and what isn’t? what is the difference between murder and manslaughter? could you ever be guilty of stealing your own property? what defences are available to those accused of crime? The book features numerous case studies from the infamous to the bizarre and key questions for consideration throughout. Each chapter ends with lists of relevant cases, statutes and suggestions for further reading, making this an ideal starting point for anyone interested in criminal law.
Jonathan Herring is Fellow in Law at Exeter College, University of Oxford. He is the author of several leading textbooks on criminal law, medical law and family law.
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ISBN 13 9780415493123
ISBN 10 0415493129
Title Criminal Law: The Basics
Author Jonathan Herring
Series The Basics
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 2009-09-28
Number of pages 152
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