Criminal Law

Criminal Law

This great Guide cuts through the criminal law myths generated by modern media to present American Criminal law in its proper light. An understanding of criminal law is indispensible to an appreciation of modern American society. This well structured Guide provides a summary of the fundamental concepts that are the foundation to criminal law, including the elements of a criminal act, crimes against the person, and crimes against property. The various general defenses to alleged criminal acts are also explained. The Guide concludes with a useful review of court jurisdiction and American sentencing principles.