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Known for its accessible writing style that avoids confusing jargon and excess "legalese," the 9th edition of Criminal Law for Police Officers continues to deliver a clear, concise and lively introduction to criminal law for police officers and other criminal justice practitioners. This best-selling text includes coverage of all the latest laws and Supreme Court decisions, and presents thought-provoking questions that stimulate critical thinking and class discussions.

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Preface

xiii

Historical Background of Criminal Law

(10)

Introduction

(1)

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The Nature of Law

(2)

Definition of Crime

(1)

Early Development of Criminal Law

(1)

Legal Systems and the Beginning of Common Law

(1)

Common Law in the United States

(4)

Fundamentals of Criminal Law

(14)

Introduction

(1)

Morality and the Law

(1)

Classification of Crimes

(2)

Enactment and Interpretation of Statutes

(3)

Ex Post Facto Laws

(1)

Status of Municipal Ordinances

(1)

Corpus Delicti

(1)

Lesser and Greater Included Offenses

(4)

Jurisdiction

(10)

Introduction

(1)

Territorial Aspects of Jurisdiction

(2)

Jurisdiction over the Person

(1)

Jurisdiction over the Subject Matter

(1)

Concurrent or Overlapping Jurisdiction

(2)

Venue and Its Relation to Jurisdiction

(1)

Internet Jurisdiction

(3)

The Criminal Act

(24)

Introduction

(1)

Possession as an Act

(2)

Procuring as an Act

(1)

Status as an Act

(1)

Methods Used to Commit the Act

(1)

Crime by Omission or Negative Act

(1)

Causation

(2)

Attempt

(5)

Assault Distinguished from Attempt

(1)

Conspiracy

(3)

Solicitation

(1)

Party to Crime: Participation

(4)

Vicarious Liability

(4)

The Mental Element

(12)

Introduction

(2)

Intent

(1)

Types of Intent (Mens Rea)

(1)

Recklessness

(1)

Negligence

(2)

The Mental Element in Mala Prohibita Offenses

(4)

Matters Affecting Criminal Responsibility: Affirmative Offenses

(36)

Introduction

(1)

Insanity

(5)

Alibi

(1)

Intoxication

(2)

Immunity

(1)

Statute of Limitations

(1)

Mistake of Fact

(1)

Mistake of Law

(1)

Entrapment

(2)

Consent

(1)

Duress

(2)

Necessity

(1)

Religious Belief

(1)

Custom

(1)

Victim's Guilt

(1)

Selective Enforcement

(1)

Use of Force as a Defense

(8)

Double Jeopardy

101

(1)

Crimes Incidental to Each Other

102

(1)

Battered Spouse Syndrome as a Defense

102

(6)

Assault and Related Crimes

108

(14)

Introduction

109

(1)

Simple Assault

109

(2)

Assault and Battery (Battery)

111

(1)

Statutory Assault and Battery

112

(1)

Domestic Violence

113

(1)

Assault on Sports Officials

114

(1)

Mayhem

115

(1)

Stalking

116

(2)

Hate Crime

118

(4)

Homicide

122

(22)

Introduction

123

(2)

Noncriminal Homicide

125

(1)

Criminal Homicide

125

(13)

Suicide

138

(1)

Assisted Suicide

139

(5)

Sex Offenses and Offenses to the Family Relationship

144

(22)

Introduction

145

(1)

Forcible Rape

146

(6)

Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault, and Sexual Battery

152

(1)

Statutory Rape

153

(1)

Seduction

154

(1)

Fornication and Adultery

155

(1)

Incest

155

(1)

Abortion

156

(2)

Sodomy

158

(1)

Indecent Exposure

158

(1)

Obscenity

158

(3)

Prostitution and Related Offenses

161

(1)

Bigamy and Polygamy

162

(1)

Sexual Predator and Sexual Offender

162

(4)

Theft

166

(26)

Introduction

167

(2)

Larceny

169

(7)

Embezzlement

176

(1)

Obtaining Property by Fraudulent Means

177

(3)

Receiving or Concealing Stolen Property

180

(5)

Other Types of Theft

185

(7)

Robbery

192

(10)

Introduction

193

(1)

Definition of Robbery

194

(1)

The Taking in Robbery

194

(2)

Force or Threat of Force in Robbery

196

(3)

Modern Robbery: Statutory Modifications

199

(1)

Carjacking

199

(3)

Burglary and Related Offenses

202

(12)

Introduction

203

(1)

Definition of Burglary

203

(8)

Statutory Modifications

211

(1)

Home Invasion

211

(3)

Arson

214

(8)

Introduction

215

(1)

Willful and Malicious Intent

215

(1)

Burning

216

(1)

Dwelling House

216

(1)

Another Person

217

(1)

Statutory Modifications of Arson

217

(1)

Burning with Intent to Defraud an Insurer

218

(1)

Problems of Proving an Arson Case

219

(3)

Forgery and Related Offenses

222

(12)

Introduction

223

(1)

Committing Forgery

223

(4)

Uttering a Forged Instrument

227

(1)

Making and Uttering Worthless Checks

228

(2)

Counterfeiting

230

(4)

False Imprisonment, Abduction, and Kidnapping

234

(12)

Introduction

235

(1)

False Imprisonment

235

(3)

Abduction

238

(1)

Kidnapping

239

(7)

Crimes Involving Narcotic Drugs and Alcoholic Beverages

246

(10)

Introduction: Narcotics Legislation

247

(1)

Analysis of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act

248

(2)

Acquisition, Possession, and Use of Narcotic Drugs

250

(2)

Crimes Involving the Use, Sale, and Manufacture of Alcoholic Beverages

252

(1)

Crimes Involving the Manufacture and Sale of Alcoholic Beverages

253

(1)

Public Drunkenness

253

(3)

Extortion, Blackmail, and Bribery

256

(6)

Introduction

257

(1)

Extortion

257

(2)

Blackmail

259

(1)

Bribery

259

(1)

Other Crimes Chargeable Against Public Officials

260

(2)

Offenses by and Against Juveniles

262

(16)

Introduction

263

(1)

Who Is a Juvenile?

264

(1)

Makeup of the Juvenile Court System

265

(1)

Changing Philosophy

265

(1)

Juvenile Court Jurisdiction

266

(2)

Child Abuse

268

(1)

Child Molesting

269

(1)

Battered Child Syndrome

269

(1)

Juveniles and the Internet

270

(1)

Assault on Schoolteachers

271

(1)

Vicarious Liability and Parental Responsibility

272

(1)

Imposition of the Death Penalty on Juveniles

273

(1)

Future of the Juvenile Court System

274

(4)

Traffic Offenses

278

(14)

Introduction

279

(1)

Moving and Nonmoving Violations: Signs and Signals

280

(1)

Territorial Application of Traffic Laws

280

(1)

Who Must Obey Traffic Laws?

280

(1)

Parking and Related Offenses

281

(1)

Speeding Offenses

282

(1)

Racing

283

(1)

Driving Under the Influence

284

(2)

Reckless Driving

286

(1)

Vehicular Homicide

286

(1)

Hit and Run

287

(1)

Doctrine of Lesser Included Offenses and Traffic Laws

287

(1)

Can There Be a Defense for Mala Prohibita Offenses?

288

(1)

Criminal or Civil?

289

(3)

Crimes Affecting the Judicial Process

292

(16)

Introduction

293

(1)

Perjury

293

(4)

Subornation of Perjury

297

(2)

Embracery

299

(1)

Escape, Rescue, and Prison Break

299

(4)

Obstruction of Justice

303

(1)

Criminal Contempt

304

(4)

Crimes Against Public Order

308

(12)

Introduction

309

(1)

Unlawful Assembly, Rout, and Riot

309

(1)

Affray

310

(1)

Breach of the Peace, Disturbing the Peace, and Disorderly Conduct

310

(1)

Nuisance

311

(1)

Malicious Mischief, Malicious Destruction of Property, Vandalism, and Criminal Mischief

312

(1)

Trespass of Real Property

313

(1)

Vagrancy

314

(1)

False Public Alarm, Harassment, and Violation of Privacy

315

(1)

Gambling and Related Offenses

316

(4)

Organized, White-Collar, and Commercial Crimes

320

(13)

Introduction

321

(2)

Organized Crime

323

(3)

White-Collar and Commercial Crimes

326

(3)

Environmental Crime

329

(1)

Insurance Fraud

330

(3)

Index

333

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