Criminal Law: The Basics

by Jonathan Herring

Book Overview

Criminal Law: The Basics is an insightful introduction to the legal aspects of criminal acts, ranging from battery to burglary and harassment to homicide. Starting with an in-depth exploration of the very concept of crime, this book considers such questions as:

how should we decide what is criminal and what isn't? what is the difference between murder and manslaughter? could you ever be guilty of stealing your own property? what defences...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415493129
• ISBN13: 9780415493123
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.1" x 7.8"