Criminal law. /
Joel Samaha.
- 9th ed.
- Belmont, CA: Thomson/Wadsworth, 2008.
- xxi, 497 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 475-482) and indexes.
Contents: The nature and limits of criminal law in U.S. society -- Constitutional limits on criminal law -- The general principles of criminal liability: Actus Reus -- The general principles of criminal liability: Mens Rea, concurrence, and causation -- Defenses to criminal liability: justifications -- Defenses to criminal liability: excuse -- Parties to crime and vicarious liability -- Inchoate crimes: attempt, conspiracy, and solicitation -- Crimes against persons I: criminal homicide -- Crimes against persons II: criminal sexual conduct, bodily injury, and personal restraint -- Crimes against property -- Crimes against public order and morals -- Crimes against he state --