Criminal Law and ProcedureWest Publishing Company, 1994 - 809 pages Covering legal, procedural, and Constitutional issues, this textbook presents case examples, describes the history of criminal law, and outlines recent developments in criminal justice. Chapters cover the legal foundations of criminal justice, the substantive criminal law, and law enforcement and criminal procedure. The book includes excerpts from court decisions, including rulings from state cases, federal cases, and the Supreme Court. The book is intended for use in criminology, criminal justice, pre-law, political science, and paralegal courses. John M. Scheb is a senior judge for the Florida Court System and a lecturer at Stetson University College of Law; John M. Scheb II teaches political science at the University of Tennessee. c. Book News Inc. |
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Page 94
... attempt , solicitation , and conspiracy . Although preparatory to commission of other offenses , they are separate ... ATTEMPT Of these inchoate crimes , attempt is probably the most frequently charged . " Attempt , " of course , means ...
... attempt , solicitation , and conspiracy . Although preparatory to commission of other offenses , they are separate ... ATTEMPT Of these inchoate crimes , attempt is probably the most frequently charged . " Attempt , " of course , means ...
Page 96
... attempt to commit it . Thus , a person who is successful in an attempt to commit murder is guilty of murder . The Model Penal Code proposes that an accused who " purposely engages in conduct which would constitute the crime if the ...
... attempt to commit it . Thus , a person who is successful in an attempt to commit murder is guilty of murder . The Model Penal Code proposes that an accused who " purposely engages in conduct which would constitute the crime if the ...
Page 97
... ATTEMPT efendant was found guilty of attempting to escape from prison . He appealed , contending that the state failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that he had committed an overt act as required by law . He characterized his ...
... ATTEMPT efendant was found guilty of attempting to escape from prison . He appealed , contending that the state failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that he had committed an overt act as required by law . He characterized his ...
Contents
Civil and Criminal | 3 |
The Bill of Rights | 11 |
Questions for Thought and Discussion | 18 |
Copyright | |
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