Criminal Law

Equipping you with a practical understanding of legal topics, Gardner and Anderson's CRIMINAL LAW, 11e delivers comprehensive coverage of the major components of substantive criminal law in a remarkably reader-friendly presentation. Its more narrative, descriptive approach exposes readers to the language of the law without overwhelming them. A longtime market leader, the book offers complete coverage of the issues and principles driving American criminal justice today.

Intended for law enforcement students, this textbook introduces the basic concepts of criminal law, describes the various types of crimes committed against persons or their property, and explains the basis of prosecuting other types of criminal conduct. The ninth edition incorporates recent Supreme Court decisions. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Thomas J. Gardner is a proven author and widely respected practicing attorney with more than fifty years of experience, including several years as an assistant district attorney in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Mr. Gardner received his law degree from Marquette Law School.

Terry M. Anderson is an attorney and professor of law at Creighton University School of Law where he teaches Contracts, Insurance, and Secured Transactions in Personal Property. He received his bachelor's and law degree from the University of North Dakota, where he was a member of the Order of the Coif and case editor of the NORTH DAKOTA LAW REVIEW. Professor Anderson earned his master of laws degree from Harvard Law School.