Criminal Law: The Essentials

Criminal Law: The Essentials

The most up-to-date book on the market, <strong></strong><strong><em>Criminal Law: The Essentials, </em></strong><strong>Second Edition,</strong> provides a brief yet comprehensive introduction to this fascinating and ever-evolving field. <br><br>Meticulously revised and updated, this concise version of Sue Titus Reid's <em>Criminal Law,</em> Ninth Edition (OUP, 2012), includes:<br><br>* The most recent cases and developments in the field<br>* New and updated focus boxes featuring real-world examples<br>* Expanded discussions of elder abuse, child and domestic partner abuse, the sentencing of juveniles, reform of the 100:1 ratio in sentencing for crack and powder cocaine and other drug-related issues, and bullying<br>* Coverage of current developments in criminal law, including Wall Street reform and capital punishment<br>* Rich pedagogical tools--chapter outlines, summaries, study questions, key terms, and Internet activities<br><br><em>Criminal Law: The Essentials,</em> Second Edition, is an ideal resource for instructors who would like to supplement their courses with additional reading material without overwhelming their students.<br><br>A student supplement featuring excerpted cases and discussion questions is available. (9780199890873)