Criminal Law: The Essentials - Softcover

"Criminal Law: The Essentials, Third Edition, gives students an overview of the basic concepts and definitions while allowing for more in-depth discussion and analysis in the classroom."--Robert Vaughn, Cedarville University

"I like this text's approach because it is concise yet comprehensive."--Delores Jones-Brown, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York

"I love the organization of the book because it is set out exactly the way I teach the class from start to finish."--Robert M. Schieber, Metropolitan Community College, Kansas City

The most up-to-date book on the market, Criminal Law: The Essentials, Third Edition, provides a brief yet comprehensive introduction to this fascinating and ever-evolving field in a slim, flexible, and affordable format.

Meticulously revised and updated, the third edition features:

The most recent cases and developments in criminal law, illustrated with current events

New and updated focus boxes featuring real-world examples

Expanded discussions of terrorism, campus crimes, capital punishment, and drug-related crimes

Edited cases with additional information and questions, on the free, open-access Companion Website

Relevant portions of state and federal statutes, also on the Companion Website

A Student Study Guide on the Companion Website with chapter outlines, key terms with definitions, chapter overviews, learning objectives, and review, multiple-choice, fill-in-the blank, and short-answer questions

An Ancillary Resource Center containing an Instructor's Manual, a Computerized Test Bank, and PowerPoint lecture slides