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The ninth edition of Criminal Law for Police Officers presents the historical concepts fundamental to understanding criminal law. The book is written in a non-legalese format, which makes it very student friendly. Areas covered include jurisdiction, matters of responsibility and accountability, and general principles about the criminal act. Book jacket.

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• Preface(p. xiii)
• Chapter 1 Historical Background of Criminal Law(p. 2)
• 1.0 Introduction(p. 3)
• 1.1 The Nature of Law(p. 3)
• 1.2 Definition of Crime(p. 5)
• 1.3 Early Development of Criminal Law(p. 6)
• 1.4 Legal Systems and the Beginning of Common Law(p. 7)
• 1.5 Common Law in the United States(p. 8)
• Chapter 2 Fundamentals of Criminal Law(p. 12)
• 2.0 Introduction(p. 13)
• 2.1 Morality and the Law(p. 13)
• 2.2 Classification of Crimes(p. 14)
• 2.3 Enactment and Interpretation of Statutes(p. 16)
• 2.4 Ex Post Facto Laws(p. 19)
• 2.5 Status of Municipal Ordinances(p. 20)
• 2.6 Corpus Delicti(p. 21)
• 2.7 Lesser and Greater Included Offenses(p. 22)
• Chapter 3 Jurisdiction(p. 26)
• 3.0 Introduction(p. 27)
• 3.1 Territorial Aspects of Jurisdiction(p. 28)
• 3.2 Jurisdiction over the Person(p. 30)
• 3.3 Jurisdiction over the Subject Matter(p. 31)
• 3.4 Concurrent or Overlapping Jurisdiction(p. 31)
• 3.5 Venue and Its Relation to Jurisdiction(p. 33)
• 3.6 Internet Jurisdiction(p. 33)
• Chapter 4 The Criminal Act(p. 36)
• 4.0 Introduction(p. 37)
• 4.1 Possession as an Act(p. 37)
• 4.2 Procuring as an Act(p. 39)
• 4.3 Status as an Act(p. 39)
• 4.4 Methods Used to Commit the Act(p. 40)
• 4.5 Crime by Omission or Negative Act(p. 41)
• 4.6 Causation(p. 41)
• 4.7 Attempt(p. 43)
• 4.8 Assault Distinguished from Attempt(p. 48)
• 4.9 Conspiracy(p. 49)
• 4.10 Solicitation(p. 52)
• 4.11 Party to Crime: Participation(p. 52)
• 4.12 Vicarious Liability(p. 56)
• Chapter 5 The Mental Element(p. 60)
• 5.0 Introduction(p. 61)
• 5.1 Intent(p. 63)
• 5.2 Types of Intent (Mens Rea)(p. 64)
• 5.3 Recklessness(p. 65)
• 5.4 Negligence(p. 66)
• 5.5 The Mental Element in Mala Prohibita Offenses(p. 68)
• Chapter 6 Matters Affecting Criminal Responsibility: Affirmative Offenses(p. 72)
• 6.0 Introduction(p. 74)
• 6.1 Insanity(p. 74)
• 6.2 Alibi(p. 79)
• 6.3 Intoxication(p. 79)
• 6.4 Immunity(p. 81)
• 6.5 Statute of Limitations(p. 82)
• 6.6 Mistake of Fact(p. 83)
• 6.7 Mistake of Law(p. 84)
• 6.8 Entrapment(p. 85)
• 6.9 Consent(p. 87)
• 6.10 Duress(p. 88)
• 6.11 Necessity(p. 90)
• 6.12 Religious Belief(p. 91)
• 6.13 Custom(p. 92)
• 6.14 Victim's Guilt(p. 92)
• 6.15 Selective Enforcement(p. 92)
• 6.16 Use of Force as a Defense(p. 93)
• 6.17 Double Jeopardy(p. 101)
• 6.18 Crimes Incidental to Each Other(p. 102)
• 6.19 Battered Spouse Syndrome as a Defense(p. 102)
• Chapter 7 Assault and Related Crimes(p. 108)
• 7.0 Introduction(p. 109)
• 7.1 Simple Assault(p. 109)
• 7.2 Assault and Battery (Battery)(p. 111)
• 7.3 Statutory Assault and Battery(p. 112)
• 7.4 Domestic Violence(p. 113)
• 7.5 Assault on Sports Officials(p. 114)
• 7.6 Mayhem(p. 115)
• 7.7 Stalking(p. 116)
• 7.8 Hate Crime(p. 118)
• Chapter 8 Homicide(p. 122)
• 8.0 Introduction(p. 123)
• 8.1 Noncriminal Homicide(p. 125)
• 8.2 Criminal Homicide(p. 125)
• 8.3 Suicide(p. 138)
• 8.4 Assisted Suicide(p. 139)
• Chapter 9 Sex Offenses and Offenses to the Family Relationship(p. 144)
• 9.0 Introduction(p. 145)
• 9.1 Forcible Rape(p. 146)
• 9.2 Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault, and Sexual Battery(p. 152)
• 9.3 Statutory Rape(p. 153)
• 9.4 Seduction(p. 154)
• 9.5 Fornication and Adultery(p. 155)
• 9.6 Incest(p. 155)
• 9.7 Abortion(p. 156)
• 9.8 Sodomy(p. 158)
• 9.9 Indecent Exposure(p. 158)
• 9.10 Obscenity(p. 158)
• 9.11 Prostitution and Related Offenses(p. 161)
• 9.12 Bigamy and Polygamy(p. 162)
• 9.13 Sexual Predator and Sexual Offender(p. 162)
• Chapter 10 Theft(p. 166)
• 10.0 Introduction(p. 167)
• 10.1 Larceny(p. 169)
• 10.2 Embezzlement(p. 176)
• 10.3 Obtaining Property by Fraudulent Means(p. 177)
• 10.4 Receiving or Concealing Stolen Property(p. 180)
• 10.5 Other Types of Theft(p. 185)
• Chapter 11 Robbery(p. 192)
• 11.0 Introduction(p. 193)
• 11.1 Definition of Robbery(p. 194)
• 11.2 The Taking in Robbery(p. 194)
• 11.3 Force or Threat of Force in Robbery(p. 196)
• 11.4 Modern Robbery: Statutory Modifications(p. 199)
• 11.5 Carjacking(p. 199)
• Chapter 12 Burglary and Related Offenses(p. 202)
• 12.0 Introduction(p. 203)
• 12.1 Definition of Burglary(p. 203)
• 12.2 Statutory Modifications(p. 211)
• 12.3 Home Invasion(p. 211)
• Chapter 13 Arson(p. 214)
• 13.0 Introduction(p. 215)
• 13.1 Willful and Malicious Intent(p. 215)
• 13.2 Burning(p. 216)
• 13.3 Dwelling House(p. 216)
• 13.4 Another Person(p. 217)
• 13.5 Statutory Modifications of Arson(p. 217)
• 13.6 Burning with Intent to Defraud an Insurer(p. 218)
• 13.7 Problems of Proving an Arson Case(p. 219)
• Chapter 14 Forgery and Related Offenses(p. 222)
• 14.0 Introduction(p. 223)
• 14.1 Committing Forgery(p. 223)
• 14.2 Uttering a Forged Instrument(p. 227)
• 14.3 Making and Uttering Worthless Checks(p. 228)
• 14.4 Counterfeiting(p. 230)
• Chapter 15 False Imprisonment, Abduction, and Kidnapping(p. 234)
• 15.0 Introduction(p. 235)
• 15.1 False Imprisonment(p. 235)
• 15.2 Abduction(p. 238)
• 15.3 Kidnapping(p. 239)
• Chapter 16 Crimes Involving Narcotic Drugs and Alcoholic Beverages(p. 246)
• 16.0 Introduction: Narcotics Legislation(p. 247)
• 16.1 Analysis of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act(p. 248)
• 16.2 Acquisition, Possession, and Use of Narcotic Drugs(p. 250)
• 16.3 Crimes Involving the Use, Sale, and Manufacture of Alcoholic Beverages(p. 252)
• 16.4 Crimes Involving the Manufacture and Sale of Alcoholic Beverages(p. 253)
• 16.5 Public Drunkenness(p. 253)
• Chapter 17 Extortion, Blackmail, and Bribery(p. 256)
• 17.0 Introduction(p. 257)
• 17.1 Extortion(p. 257)
• 17.2 Blackmail(p. 259)
• 17.3 Bribery(p. 259)
• 17.4 Other Crimes Chargeable Against Public Officials(p. 260)
• Chapter 18 Offenses by and Against Juveniles(p. 262)
• 18.0 Introduction(p. 263)
• 18.1 Who Is a Juvenile?(p. 264)
• 18.2 Makeup of the Juvenile Court System(p. 265)
• 18.3 Changing Philosophy(p. 265)
• 18.4 Juvenile Court Jurisdiction(p. 266)
• 18.5 Child Abuse(p. 268)
• 18.6 Child Molesting(p. 269)
• 18.7 Battered Child Syndrome(p. 269)
• 18.8 Juveniles and the Internet(p. 270)
• 18.9 Assault on Schoolteachers(p. 271)
• 18.10 Vicarious Liability and Parental Responsibility(p. 272)
• 18.11 Imposition of the Death Penalty on Juveniles(p. 273)
• 18.12 Future of the Juvenile Court System(p. 274)
• Chapter 19 Traffic Offenses(p. 278)
• 19.0 Introduction(p. 279)
• 19.1 Moving and Nonmoving Violations: Signs and Signals(p. 280)
• 19.2 Territorial Application of Traffic Laws(p. 280)
• 19.3 Who Must Obey Traffic Laws?(p. 280)
• 19.4 Parking and Related Offenses(p. 281)
• 19.5 Speeding Offenses(p. 282)
• 19.6 Racing(p. 283)
• 19.7 Driving Under the Influence(p. 284)
• 19.8 Reckless Driving(p. 286)
• 19.9 Vehicular Homicide(p. 286)
• 19.10 Hit and Run(p. 287)
• 19.11 Doctrine of Lesser Included Offenses and Traffic Laws(p. 287)
• 19.12 Can There Be a Defense for Mala Prohibita Offenses?(p. 288)
• 19.13 Criminal or Civil?(p. 289)
• Chapter 20 Crimes Affecting the Judicial Process(p. 292)
• 20.0 Introduction(p. 293)
• 20.1 Perjury(p. 293)
• 20.2 Subornation of Perjury(p. 297)
• 20.3 Embracery(p. 299)
• 20.4 Escape, Rescue, and Prison Break(p. 299)
• 20.5 Obstruction of Justice(p. 303)
• 20.6 Criminal Contempt(p. 304)
• Chapter 21 Crimes Against Public Order(p. 308)
• 21.0 Introduction(p. 309)
• 21.1 Unlawful Assembly, Rout, and Riot(p. 309)
• 21.2 Affray(p. 310)
• 21.3 Breach of the Peace, Disturbing the Peace, and Disorderly Conduct(p. 310)
• 21.4 Nuisance(p. 311)
• 21.5 Malicious Mischief, Malicious Destruction of Property, Vandalism, and Criminal Mischief(p. 312)
• 21.6 Trespass of Real Property(p. 313)
• 21.7 Vagrancy(p. 314)
• 21.8 False Public Alarm, Harassment, and Violation of Privacy(p. 315)
• 21.9 Gambling and Related Offenses(p. 316)
• Chapter 22 Organized, White-Collar, and Commercial Crimes(p. 320)