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 76
... specific - intent crime , on the other hand , is one in which the actor intends a particular result . Thus , a crime that requires a specific intent prohibits an act done with an intent beyond that which ordinarily accompanies an act ...
... specific - intent crime , on the other hand , is one in which the actor intends a particular result . Thus , a crime that requires a specific intent prohibits an act done with an intent beyond that which ordinarily accompanies an act ...
Page 95
... specific intent is always required . In 1983 , the Florida Supreme Court found it illogical to require proof of a specific intent for the successful prosecution of an attempt to commit a crime when the target crime only required proof ...
... specific intent is always required . In 1983 , the Florida Supreme Court found it illogical to require proof of a specific intent for the successful prosecution of an attempt to commit a crime when the target crime only required proof ...
Page 188
... specific - intent crimes . This intent requirement has been carried over in statutes proscribing theft , either comprehensively or in various descriptive crimes , but the intent requirement in modern robbery statutes varies . Therefore ...
... specific - intent crimes . This intent requirement has been carried over in statutes proscribing theft , either comprehensively or in various descriptive crimes , but the intent requirement in modern robbery statutes varies . Therefore ...
Contents
Civil and Criminal | 3 |
The Bill of Rights | 11 |
Questions for Thought and Discussion | 18 |
Copyright | |
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