PREFACE
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
CHAPTER 1 The Nature, Purpose, and Function of Criminal Law
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THE NATURE OF CRIMINAL LAW
THE PURPOSE OF CRIMINAL LAW
THE PRINCIPLES OF CRIMINAL LAW
THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROCESS
THE STRUCTURE OF THE FEDERAL AND STATE COURT SYSTEMS
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CHAPTER 2 Constitutional Limitations
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BILLS OF ATTAINDER AND EX POST FACTO LAWS
TIME, PLACE, AND MANNER RESTRICTIONS
CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT
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CHAPTER 3 Elements of Crimes
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CRIMINAL ACTS AND THOUGHTS
GENERAL AND SPECIFIC INTENT
INTENT UNDER THE MODEL PENAL CODE
STRICT LIABILITY OFFENSES
CONCURRENCE OF ACT AND INTENT
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CHAPTER 4 Parties to Crime
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ACTUS REUS OF ACCOMPLICE LIABILITY
MENS REA OF ACCOMPLICE LIABILITY
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CHAPTER 5 Attempt, Solicitation, and Conspiracy
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CHAPTER 6 Criminal Defenses: Justifications and Excuses
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JUSTIFICATIONS AND EXCUSES
DEFENSES BASED ON A LACK OF CAPACITY TO COMMIT A CRIME
DEFENSES BASED ON JUSTIFICATION OR EXCUSE
DEFENSES JUSTIFYING THE USE OF FORCE
DEFENSES BASED ON GOVERNMENTAL MISCONDUCT
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CHAPTER 7 Homicide
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TYPES OF CRIMINAL HOMICIDE
ACTUS REUS AND CRIMINAL HOMICIDE
MENS REA AND CRIMINAL HOMICIDE
THE BEGINNING OF HUMAN LIFE
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CHAPTER 8 Other Crimes Against the Person
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CHAPTER 9 Crimes Against Property
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RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY
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CHAPTER 10 White-Collar and Organized Crime
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CORPORATE CRIMINAL LIABILITY
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
THEFT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
RACKETEER INFLUENCED AND CORRUPT ORGANIZATIONS
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CHAPTER 11 Crimes Against Public Order and Morality
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PUBLIC INDECENCIES: QUALITY-OF-LIFE CRIMES
THE OVERREACH OF CRIMINAL LAW
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CHAPTER 12 Crimes Against Social Order and Morality: Alcohol and Drug Offenses
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CHAPTER 13 Offenses Against Public Administration and the Administration of Justice
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FOREIGN CORRUPT PRACTICES ACT
THE CITIZEN’S DUTY TO ASSIST LAW ENFORCEMENT
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CHAPTER 14 Crimes Against the State (Available Online: edge.sagepub.com/lippmaness3e)
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INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL LAW
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ENDNOTES
GLOSSARY
CASE INDEX
SUBJECT INDEX