This book provides a comprehensive review and analysis of criminal law content from statutory, moral and philosophical perspectives. The text covers fundamental principles in criminal law codifications, delivers an accurate examination of criminal elements in felonies and misdemeanors, and encourages critical inquiry and analysis beyond the text. The second edition covers emerging specialized crimes in the virtual world and intellectual property. Along with new criminal cases and crime data charts, graphs, and other source material, it also features updated information on case law and statutory authority, model penal code provisions, case law precedent and Supreme Court conclusions.