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Criminal Law

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Major emphasis is placed on the basic premises of criminal law, including its sources and general limitations. This Hornbook provides detailed discussion on the topics of responsibility, justification and excuse, inchoate crimes and accomplice, and liability. Attention is also given to subjects such as causation, insanity, and conspiracy.

1223 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1972

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Wayne R. LaFave

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December 31, 2024
Would not have understood criminal law without this supplement. Heavy on footnotes but surprisingly readable.
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December 20, 2013
The entire book is a pitch for adoption of the MPC... heavy-handed and predictable.
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