Criminal Law Today

by Frank J. Schmalleger

Criminal Law Today brings criminal law to life by relating it to the stories of today's headlines. Viewing law as a vital policymaking tool, Schmalleger explores the challenges of continually adapting the law to a complex, rapidly changing society. By providing real-world context, he helps readers grasp the fundamental nature of law, general legal principles, and how the law functions in American society today. Now with revised learning objectives, the 7th edition includes a wide range of new cases, news stories, legal topics, and graphics providing contemporary examples of criminal law in action.

Genres: School

640 pages, Paperback

Published April 1, 2021

Reviews

[Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a required textbook for my "Introduction to Criminal Law" college class.

It wasn't exactly exciting reading, and yes I know it was a textbook. However, the book does spark interest in the subject.

The book covers the nature and history of criminal law; the criminal liability and essence of crime; expanding the concept of crime; extending the criminal liability; defense justifications; defense excuses; insanity defense; legal and social dimensions of crimes against the persons - homicide, assault, battery, and other crimes; legal and social dimensions of property and computer crimes; offenses against public order and the administration of justice; offenses against public morality; victims and the law; and rounding out with punishment and sentencing.

The book goes in depth with capstone cases for reference and even includes a copy of the Constitution of the United States.

[Jaci · Rating 3 out of 5]

As far as textbooks goes, this wasn't the worst. I didn't sell it back, which is generally a good indication as to whether or not I plan on referencing it again in the future, so it sits on my bookshelf today.