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Wayne LaFave, Jens Ohlin
Criminal Law (Hornbook)
The essential guide to American criminal law in one volume.
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What Will You Learn?
Criminal law defines crime and justice – Criminal Law (Hornbook) provides comprehensive coverage of offenses, defenses, and punishment principles.
This criminal law summary and key takeaways explain:
- Elements of Crime – Actus reus, mens rea, and causation
- Offenses – Homicide, theft, inchoate crimes, and more
- Defenses – Self-defense, insanity, and necessity
- Punishment – Sentencing theories and proportionality
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