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 78
... element known as the mens rea , legislative bodies have the power to dispense with the necessity for the mental element and authorize punishment of particular acts without regard to the intent of the actor . At this point , acquaintance ...
... element known as the mens rea , legislative bodies have the power to dispense with the necessity for the mental element and authorize punishment of particular acts without regard to the intent of the actor . At this point , acquaintance ...
Page 85
... elements in an act merely adopting into federal statutory law a concept of crime already so well defined in common law and statutory interpre- tation by the states [ does not mean that intent is not required as an element of the crime ] ...
... elements in an act merely adopting into federal statutory law a concept of crime already so well defined in common law and statutory interpre- tation by the states [ does not mean that intent is not required as an element of the crime ] ...
Page 109
... element , since the Legislature has provided for this element by enactment of section 2018 , Mississippi Code 1942 Annotated ( 1956 ) . This law prevents prosecution for the " attempt to commit an offense , when it shall appear that the ...
... element , since the Legislature has provided for this element by enactment of section 2018 , Mississippi Code 1942 Annotated ( 1956 ) . This law prevents prosecution for the " attempt to commit an offense , when it shall appear that the ...
Contents
Civil and Criminal | 3 |
The Bill of Rights | 11 |
Questions for Thought and Discussion | 18 |
Copyright | |
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