Criminal Law for Police Officers - Hardcover
For freshman/sophomore courses in criminal law.
This text presents a general approach to substantive criminal law focusing on legal principles in plain English without the use of legalese and footnotes. Thought-provoking questions reinforce student comprehension and increase student interest.
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"I believe that the organization and the non-legalese format makes this book reader friendly. The student finds practical applications more interesting and helpful. The author lists problems at the end of the chapters to help reinforce the material. This is an excellent approach." — Robert P. Griffiths, Esq., Suffolk County Community College, Seldon, NY
The eighth edition of Criminal Law for Police Officers presents the historical concepts fundamental to understanding criminal law. The book is written in a non-legalese format, which makes it very student friendly. Areas covered include jurisdiction, matters of responsibility and accountability, and general principles about the criminal act.
New to this Edition:- Materials have been updated.
- Comprehensive discussions on crimes include assaults, homicide, sex offenses, theft, robbery, burglary, arson, forgery, kidnapping, drug offenses, alcohol-related crimes, traffic offenses, and many more.
- An entire chapter on offenses by and against juveniles.
- Key words and phrases at the beginnings of each chapter, glossaries and thought provoking discussion questions at the end of each chapter.
- Discussion of contemporary issues including carjacking, computer crimes, environmental crimes, stalking, hate crimes, RICO, and contraband forfeiture.
- Humorous stories used to illustrate and enliven the materials.
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- PublisherPrentice Hall
- Publication date1991
- ISBN 10 0131933841
- ISBN 13 9780131933842
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number5
- Number of pages544
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