Criminal Law

A highly accessible, student-friendly text, Gardner and Anderson's CRIMINAL LAW is ideal for instructors who prefer not to assign lengthy case excerpts and prefer a more prescriptive approach to teaching criminal law. The text exposes students to the language of criminal law without overwhelming them and provides comprehensive coverage of all the major components of substantive criminal law. The text's excellent coverage of current issues, accessible writing style, and numerous pedagogical aids help students understand complex legal topics more so than any other text on the market.

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.