Understanding Criminal Law (2015)

Synopsis

Criminal Law: An Overview -- Principles Of Criminal Punishment -- Sources Of The Criminal Law -- Constitutional Limits On The Criminal Law -- Legality -- Proportionality -- Burdens Of Proof -- Presumptions -- Actus Reus -- Mens Rea -- Strict Liability -- Mistakes Of Fact -- Mistakes Of Law -- Causation -- Concurrence Of Elements -- Defenses: An Overview -- Justifications And Excuses -- Self-defense -- Defense Of Others -- Defense Of Property And Habitation -- Law Enforcement -- Necessity -- Duress -- Intoxication -- Insanity -- Diminished Capacity -- Attempt -- Solicitation -- Conspiracy -- Liability For The Acts Of Others: Complicity -- Criminal Homicide -- Theft -- Rape (sexual Assault). Joshua Dressler, Distinguished University Professor, Frank R. Strong Chair In Law, Michael E. Moritz College Of Law, The Ohio State University. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.