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Introduction to Criminal Law

Table of Contents

• About the Author

• Acknowledgments

• Dedication

• Preface

• Chapter 1: Introduction to Criminal Law

  • Chapter Introduction
  • Introduction
  • Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure
  • The Difference between Civil and Criminal Law
  • Classification of Crimes
  • The Purposes of Punishment
  • Sources of Law
  • End-of-Chapter Material

• Chapter 2: The Legal System in the United States

  • Chapter Introduction
  • Federalism
  • The Branches of Government
  • The Court System
  • The Burden of Proof
  • End-of-Chapter Material

• Chapter 3: Constitutional Protections

  • Chapter Introduction
  • Applicability of the Constitution
  • The Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses
  • Freedom of Speech
  • The Right to Privacy
  • The Right to Bear Arms
  • Excessive Punishment
  • End-of-Chapter Material

• Chapter 4: The Elements of a Crime

  • Chapter Introduction
  • Criminal Elements
  • Criminal Intent
  • Causation and Harm
  • End-of-Chapter Material

• Chapter 5: Criminal Defenses, Part 1

  • Chapter Introduction
  • Criminal Defenses
  • Self-Defense
  • Other Use-of-Force Defenses
  • Defenses Based on Choice
  • Consent
  • End-of-Chapter Material

• Chapter 6: Criminal Defenses, Part 2

  • Chapter Introduction
  • The Insanity Defense
  • Infancy, Intoxication, Ignorance, and Mistake
  • Entrapment
  • End-of-Chapter Material

• Chapter 7: Parties to Crime

  • Chapter Introduction
  • Parties to Crime
  • Vicarious Liability
  • Accessory
  • End-of-Chapter Material

• Chapter 8: Inchoate Offenses

  • Chapter Introduction
  • Attempt
  • Conspiracy
  • Solicitation
  • End-of-Chapter Material

• Chapter 9: Criminal Homicide

  • Chapter Introduction
  • Homicide
  • Murder
  • First-Degree Murder
  • Felony Murder
  • Second-Degree Murder
  • Manslaughter
  • End-of-Chapter Material

• Chapter 10: Sex Offenses and Crimes Involving Force, Fear, and Physical Restraint

  • Chapter Introduction
  • Sex Offenses
  • Assault and Battery
  • Domestic Violence and Stalking
  • Kidnapping and False Imprisonment
  • End-of-Chapter Material

• Chapter 11: Crimes against Property

  • Chapter Introduction
  • Nonviolent Theft Crimes
  • Extortion, Robbery, and Receiving Stolen Property
  • Crimes That Invade or Damage Property
  • End-of-Chapter Material

• Chapter 12: Crimes against the Public

  • Chapter Introduction
  • Quality-of-Life Crimes
  • Crimes Targeting Group Conduct
  • Vice Crimes
  • End-of-Chapter Material

• Chapter 13: Crimes against the Government

  • Chapter Introduction
  • Crimes Involving National Security
  • Crimes Involving Terrorism
  • Perjury, Bribery, and Obstruction of Justice
  • End-of-Chapter Material

• Chapter 14: Appendix A: Case Listings