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 75
... establish the defendant's guilt in a homicide case , the fact that the defendant had vowed " to get even " with the victim may be a relevant factor in the proof . Yet the failure to establish a defendant's motive is not material to ...
... establish the defendant's guilt in a homicide case , the fact that the defendant had vowed " to get even " with the victim may be a relevant factor in the proof . Yet the failure to establish a defendant's motive is not material to ...
Page 109
... establish criminal intent as an element to the crime of attempt " to commit a crime . " ... We have also held that there must be an overt act done toward the commission of the crime in order to establish the crime of " attempt to commit ...
... establish criminal intent as an element to the crime of attempt " to commit a crime . " ... We have also held that there must be an overt act done toward the commission of the crime in order to establish the crime of " attempt to commit ...
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... establishes that the escapee was confined to an institution specified by law . In other instances it may be essential for the prosecutor to establish proof of lawful custody ; however , those who escape from a jail , juvenile detention ...
... establishes that the escapee was confined to an institution specified by law . In other instances it may be essential for the prosecutor to establish proof of lawful custody ; however , those who escape from a jail , juvenile detention ...
Contents
Civil and Criminal | 3 |
The Bill of Rights | 11 |
Questions for Thought and Discussion | 18 |
Copyright | |
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