Publisher's Synopsis
A Concise and Accessible Introduction to Substantive Criminal Law Written for an undergraduate course within a criminal justice program, A Brief Introduction to Criminal Law, Second Edition "holds the hand" of students while walking them through the intricacies of substantive criminal law. The principles of criminal law are explained in a simplistic and practical manner with a focus on the professional applications of legal principles within the criminal justice system. The second edition contains additional and updated case studies, expanded coverage of constitutional law, and updated information on terrorism. Expansive in scope yet accessible to all readers, A Brief Introduction to Criminal Law, Second Edition provides students with the tools needed to navigate through and master the complexities of substantive criminal law. Provides a gentle introduction to substantive criminal law ideal for students that do not intend to pursue law school Authored by an attorney and two non-attorneys to offer a balanced and accessible viewpoint Every chapter opens with a list of key terms and concludes with a summary and hands-on exercises to ensure comprehension of chapter material Accompanied by a full suite of instructor resources, including a Test Bank and Lecture Slides in PowerPoint format A Brief Introduction to Criminal Law, Second Edition is intended for criminal law courses within criminal justice programs. It provides an accessible introduction to the subject that is ideal for students who will not continue to law school. © 2016 | 318 pages
