Inside Criminal Law

With a dynamic author team and a dynamic, hard-working pedagogy to aid memory and understanding, Inside Criminal Law: What Matters and Why offers:

• clear explanations that demystify the material without oversimplifying it
• thorough coverage of key concepts
• pedagogical features that enhance learning and ease of use:
  • Overview: Each chapter starts with a brief introduction that positions the topic within the course. From the beginning, students will understand both what the topic is about and why it matters
  • Key Terms: Essential terminology is highlighted and explained at first use
  • FAQs: Students’ frequently asked questions are spelled out and given straightforward answers that address common mistakes and misconceptions
  • Sidebars: These boxes offer additional insights
  • Graphics: Charts, photos, and cartoons illustrate concepts, replicating the use of blackboard, PowerPoint, and other visual aids effectively used in the classroom
  • ;Summary: A bulleted list of the key points in the chapter reminds students of the essentials of the chapter topic
  • Connections: Each chapter ends with a brief section that connects the material to other chapters, encouraging students to consider “Where have I been?” and “Where am I going?”

The new Inside series is designed to solidify student understanding of the course with a focus on the essentials: what matters and why.

• The Purposes of the Criminal Law
• Actus Revs Requirement
• Mens Rea
• Causation
• Complicit
• Attempt
• Conspirac
• Homicide
• Assault and Battery
• Rape and Sexual Assault
• Theft Offenses and Related Crimes
• Justification Defenses
• Excuses
Index

The Inside series is designed to solidify student understanding of the course with a focus on the essentials, what matters, and why.