Mastering Criminal Law explores the basic principles useful in the study of criminal law, offering real world examples to understand these concepts. It provides a clear and concise consideration of the fundamental structure of a crime, including statutory interpretation and sentencing. It has chapters on the typical crimes covered in most criminal law casebooks, with updated materials on homicide, sexual assault, and property crimes. Additionally, it covers accomplice liability, solicitation, attempt, and conspiracy. It also covers defenses, including the right to present a defense and updated materials on insanity. It distinguishes different approaches, such as the Common Law and Model Penal Code, and provides examples of different state statutes.

Mastering Books This book is part of the Carolina Academic Press Mastering Series edited by Russell L. Weaver, University of Louisville School of Law.

Comp Copy If you are a professor teaching in this field you may request a complimentary copy.