Criminal Law, 10th Edition » (10th Edition)

Thomas J. Gardner is a proven author and widely respected practicing attorney with more than fifty years of experience, including several years as an assistant district attorney in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Mr. Gardner received his law degree from Marquette Law School.

Terry M. Anderson is an attorney and professor of law at Creighton University School of Law where he teaches Contracts, Insurance, and Secured Transactions in Personal Property. He received his bachelor's and law degree from the University of North Dakota, where he was a member of the Order of the Coif and case editor of the NORTH DAKOTA LAW REVIEW. Professor Anderson earned his master of laws degree from Harvard Law School.

Intended for law enforcement students, this textbook introduces the basic concepts of criminal law, describes the various types of crimes committed against persons or their property, and explains the basis of prosecuting other types of criminal conduct. The ninth edition incorporates recent Supreme Court decisions. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Part I: BASIC CONCEPTS OF CRIMINAL LAW. 1. Criminal Law: Purposes, Scope, and Sources. 2. Essential Elements of a Crime. 3. Criminal Liability. 4. Criminal Responsibility and the Capacity to Commit a Crime. 5. The Law Governing the Use of Force. 6. Other Criminal Defenses. 7. Criminal Punishment. 8. Jurisdiction. 9. Free Speech, Street Crimes, and the Bill of Rights. Part II: CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON. 10. Homicide. 11. Assault, Battery, and Other Crimes Against the Person. 12. Sexual Assault, Rape, Prostitution, and Related Sex Crimes. Part III: CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY. 13. Theft. 14. Robbery and Burglary. 15. White Collar Crime, Cyber Crime, and Commercial Crime. Part IV: OTHER CRIMINAL CONDUCT. 16. Drug Abuse and Alcohol-Related Crimes. 17. Terrorism. 18. Organized Crime and Gangs. 19. Immigration Crimes, Contempt, and Other Crimes Against Government.