Essential criminal law /

Lippman, Matthew Ross, 1948-

Essential criminal law / Matthew Lippman, University of Illinois at Chicago. - 2nd edition. - xvi, 423 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 373-382) and indexes.

The nature, purpose, and function of criminal law -- Constitutional limitations -- Elements of crimes -- Parties to crimes -- Attempt, solicitation, and conspiracy -- Criminal defenses : justifications and excuses -- Homicide -- Other crimes against the person -- Crimes against property -- White-collar and organized crime -- Crimes against public order and morality -- Crimes against social order and morality : alcoholism, gambling, and drug offenses -- Offenses against public administration and the administration of justice -- Crimes against the state.

9781506349039 (pbk. : alk. paper)

2016017162


Criminal law--United States.

KF9219.85 / .L57 2017

345.73