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Substantive Criminal Law, 2d (West's Criminal Practice Series)

Substantive Criminal Law, 2d (West's Criminal Practice Series)

By Wayne R. LaFave
Copyright: 2003-2011
Last Updated: 10/3/2011
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Series: West's Criminal Practice Series
Brand: Thomson West
Pages: 2440
Components: 3 Print
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Analyzes the law in terms of case law and statutory law via the Model Penal Code. Text focuses on the ways specific crimes and general principles of criminal law are defined by state statutes and interpreted by the courts. Extensive discussion of the Model Penal Code provides accurate assessment of the statutory particulars of each state, as well as their probable ramifications. Text covers general considerations, sources and general limitations, and basic premises of substantive criminal law. Explores responsibility, justification, and excuse. Also reviews anticipatory offenses, parties, crimes against the person, and crimes relating to property.

Features

  • Demonstrates how each state relates and differentiates from the Model Penal Code
  • Presents each element of the most common criminal offenses
  • References the Model Penal Code
  • Table of authorities
  • Table of cases
  • Table of statutes
  • Up-to-date reference for criminal attorneys
  • Westlaw® reference guide

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