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The first edition of this time-tested text was published in 1983. In this update of the 2001 edition, Klotter (emeritus, justice administration, U. of Louisville) emphasizes substantive criminal law over procedure for those in the criminal justice field, and applications of the Model Penal Code to types of offenses rather than specific laws of the 50 US states. The second part is devoted to cases corresponding to the previous section. The book's ISBN is 1-59345-557-6; packaged with the study guide, the ISBN is 1-58360-525-8. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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New edition of a text for working or prospective police, probation and parole officers, correctional officers, prosecutors, and judges; Klotter is a professor emeritus and former dean of the school of justice administration, U. of Louisville. The emphasis is on substantive criminal law rather than criminal procedure. Coverage includes principles of criminal liability; offenses against persons, property, public peace, public justice and administration, and morality and decency; theft; forgery and other fraud; white-collar and corporate crime; drug-related offenses; and offenses involving juveniles. The second part of the book comprises judicial decisions<-- >cases relating to chapters in part one. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)