Criminal Law for the Criminal Justice Professional

Criminal Law for the Criminal Justice Professional equips students with a straightforward yet analytical overview of theory and substantive criminal ... Show synopsis Criminal Law for the Criminal Justice Professional equips students with a straightforward yet analytical overview of theory and substantive criminal law in the United States. It describes the structure of the system, the theories underlying criminal responsibility, and the elements of specific crimes. Through Case Applications students are able to review and learn the reasoning behind court decisions. Pedagogical features such as On the Job boxes, Problem-Solving Exercises, Workplace Applications, and Ethics Exercises help students understand ethical and practice issues and the realities of the workplace. Hide synopsis