Criminal Law: Cases, Controversies and Problems

Students today expect learning to be efficient and interesting, and this textbook provides a clear doctrinal overview of the black letter law with challenging principal cases that drill down deeper into fundamental or cutting-edge issues. It also includes discussion questions, practice problems, and links to online video clips, as well as appendix materials for engaging lawyering exercises.

Format: Hardback
Length: 1006 pages
Publication date: 30 March 2022
Publisher: West Academic Publishing

Students of today demand a learning experience that is both efficient and engaging. To supplement their classroom materials and gain a deeper understanding of the law, they utilize various online resources and study aids. This textbook aims to eliminate the intermediaries by seamlessly integrating challenging principal cases into an engaging overview of the black letter law. The explanatory sections employ lively language and colorful examples to make the law accessible and memorable for students. By offering a clear doctrinal framework, students can select cases that delve into fundamental or cutting-edge issues.

Many of the principal cases presented in this textbook present the old wine of criminal law in new and captivating bottles. The cases cover a wide range of offenses, including homicide, rape, assault, traditional property crimes, drug offenses, environmental and white-collar crime, obstruction of justice, criminal copyright infringement, hate crimes, sex trafficking, online threats, revenge porn, and computer crimes. Each case is followed by short discussion questions that encourage students to understand the ruling and the broader issues at stake. Additionally, supplementary materials address important critical perspectives related to issues of race, class, and gender.

To reinforce their learning, students are provided with practice problems and links to online video clips. The appendix offers a wealth of materials for engaging lawyering exercises. By adopting this textbook, students can expect to gain a comprehensive and engaging understanding of the law, enabling them to excel in their studies and pursue successful careers in the legal field.

Weight: 1826g
Dimension: 197 x 261 x 43 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781636592794
Edition number: 2 Revised edition