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 128
... sufficient to convert an otherwise intentional killing of another to manslaughter . Mere words , however gross or insulting , are not sufficient to constitute provoca- tion . Rather , to reduce a homicide from murder to manslaughter ...
... sufficient to convert an otherwise intentional killing of another to manslaughter . Mere words , however gross or insulting , are not sufficient to constitute provoca- tion . Rather , to reduce a homicide from murder to manslaughter ...
Page 199
... sufficient to allow an inference of participation .... However , we acknowledge that presence , coupled with other circumstances , may be sufficient . Thus , evidence of companionship with one engaged in a crime , a course of conduct ...
... sufficient to allow an inference of participation .... However , we acknowledge that presence , coupled with other circumstances , may be sufficient . Thus , evidence of companionship with one engaged in a crime , a course of conduct ...
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... sufficient to permit a determina- tion of probable cause .... In holding that the affida- vit in fact did not contain sufficient additional infor- mation to sustain a determination of probable cause , the Illinois court applied a " two ...
... sufficient to permit a determina- tion of probable cause .... In holding that the affida- vit in fact did not contain sufficient additional infor- mation to sustain a determination of probable cause , the Illinois court applied a " two ...
Contents
Civil and Criminal | 3 |
The Bill of Rights | 11 |
Questions for Thought and Discussion | 18 |
Copyright | |
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