Criminal Law: Cases and Materials

This casebook is a great tool for teaching students the common law foundations of criminal law and modern statutory reforms, including the Model Penal Code. It also considers modern controversies and offers helpful Notes and Questions.

Format: Hardback
Length: 1154 pages
Publication date: 30 August 2022
Publisher: West Academic Publishing

This renowned casebook, through the judicious selection of classic and contemporary cases, serves as an invaluable resource for imparting students with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles of criminal law and the modern statutory reforms, encompassing the Model Penal Code. Throughout its pages, the casebook delves into contemporary controversies such as shaming punishment, capital punishment, the expansion of sexual assault laws, the defense of battered women through self-defense, the use of force by police in making arrests, euthanasia, and the intricate interplay between culture and culpability. Moreover, it offers insightful and engaging Notes and Questions that guide students, fostering critical thinking and discussion. Additionally, the casebook includes thought-provoking brain teasers, intended to challenge and confront the Big Questions that have occupied the minds of philosophers, theologians, scientists, and poets for centuries, as well as lawyers. The Ninth Edition, like its predecessors, continues to be updated with new cases and revised Notes, ensuring that it remains abreast of the latest developments in criminal justice. By presenting a rich tapestry of legal cases and thought-provoking questions, this casebook equips students with the tools they need to excel in their studies and pursue careers in law and criminal justice.

Weight: 2084g
Dimension: 254 x 191 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781647087708
Edition number: 9 Revised edition