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Loewy's Criminal Law in a Nutshell

By:Arnold Loewy
Publisher:West Academic Publishing
Print ISBN:9781640201934
eText ISBN:9781684679621
Edition:6
Copyright:2020
Format:Reflowable

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This guide helps you gain an overview of and develop perspective on the area of criminal law. It is organized into eight sections for quick reference. Expert discussion explores punishment, specific crimes, and the ingredients of a crime such as mens rea and actus reus. Other topics covered include special defenses, the burden of proof, and inchoate and group criminality. It also reflects on the limitations of criminal law.