Essential Criminal Law / Edition 3

by Matthew Lippman

Overview

Essential Criminal Law provides a highly accessible introduction to U.S. criminal law that helps students, including those with no prior exposure to case law, build their legal reasoning skills. Drawing from more than 30 years of teaching experience, best-selling author Matthew Lippman guides readers through the complexities of the legal system using thought-provoking examples of real-life crimes and legal defenses, along with approachable case analyses. The Third Edition keep readers up to date with coverage of timely topics and the most current developments in criminal law and public policy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781544355986
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	08/26/2019
Edition description:	Third Edition
Pages:	408
Sales rank:	730,771
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Matthew Lippman is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Criminology, Law, and Justice at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) and has taught criminal law and criminal procedure for more than 30 years. He has also taught courses on civil liberties, law and society, and terrorism and has taught international criminal law at UIC School of Law. He earned a doctorate in political science from Northwestern University, earned a master of laws from Harvard Law School, and is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar. He has been voted by the graduating seniors at UIC to receive the Silver Circle Award for outstanding teaching on six separate occasions and has also received the UIC Flame Award from the University of Illinois Alumni Association, as well as the Excellence in Teaching Award, the Teaching Recognition (Portfolio) Award, the HOPE Award, and the Honors College Fellow of the Year Award. The university chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma, the criminal justice honors society, named him Criminal Justice Professor of the Year on three occasions. In 2008, he was recognized as a College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Master Teacher. He was honored by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, which named him Commencement Marshal at the May 2012 graduation. Professor Lippman is also recognized in Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers.
Professor Lippman is author of 100 articles and author or coauthor of six books. These publications focus on criminal law and criminal procedure, international human rights, and comparative law. He also is author of five other SAGE volumes: Criminal Procedure (4th ed., 2020), Essential Criminal Law (3rd ed., 2020), Law and Society (3rd ed., 2021), Criminal Evidence (2016), and Striking the Balance: Debating Criminal Justice and Law (2018). In 2018, he received the Cornerstone Author Award from SAGE Publishing. His work is cited in hundreds of academic publications and by domestic and international courts and organizations. He also has served on legal teams appearing before the International Court of Justice in The Hague and submitting briefs to the U.S. Supreme Court, has testified as an expert witness on international law before numerous state and federal courts, and has consulted with both private organizations and branches of the U.S. government.
Professor Lippman regularly appears as a radio and television commentator and is frequently quoted in leading newspapers. He has served in every major administrative position at UIC in the Department of Criminology, Law, and Justice including Department Head, Director of Undergraduate Studies, and Director of Graduate Studies.

Table of Contents

PREFACE
CHAPTER ORGANIZATION
ORGANIZATION OF THE TEXT
DIGITAL RESOURCES
THIRD EDITION
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
CHAPTER 1 The Nature, Purpose, and Function of Criminal Law
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE: TRUE OR FALSE?
INTRODUCTION
THE NATURE OF CRIMINAL LAW
CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAW
THE PURPOSE OF CRIMINAL LAW
THE PRINCIPLES OF CRIMINAL LAW
CATEGORIES OF CRIME
SOURCES OF CRIMINAL LAW
THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROCESS
THE STRUCTURE OF THE FEDERAL AND STATE COURT SYSTEMS
PRECEDENT
CHAPTER SUMMARY
CHAPTER REVIEW QUESTIONS
LEGAL TERMINOLOGY
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE: ANSWERS
CHAPTER 2 Constitutional Limitations
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE: TRUE OR FALSE?
INTRODUCTION
RULE OF LEGALITY
BILLS OF ATTAINDER AND EX POST FACTO LAWS
STATUTORY CLARITY
EQUAL PROTECTION
THE BILL OF RIGHTS
FREEDOM OF SPEECH
FREEDOM OF ASSEMBLY
TIME, PLACE, AND MANNER RESTRICTIONS
FREEDOM OF RELIGION
PRIVACY
THE RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS
CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT
CASE ANALYSIS
CHAPTER SUMMARY
CHAPTER REVIEW QUESTIONS
LEGAL TERMINOLOGY
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE: ANSWERS
CHAPTER 3 Elements of Crimes
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE: TRUE OR FALSE?
INTRODUCTION
CRIMINAL ACTS AND THOUGHTS
A VOLUNTARY CRIMINAL ACT
STATUS
OMISSIONS
POSSESSION
MENS REA CRIMINAL INTENT
GENERAL AND SPECIFIC INTENT
INTENT UNDER THE MODEL PENAL CODE
TRANSFERRED INTENT
STRICT LIABILITY OFFENSES
CONCURRENCE OF ACT AND INTENT
CAUSALITY
CASE ANALYSIS
CHAPTER SUMMARY
CHAPTER REVIEW QUESTIONS
LEGAL TERMINOLOGY
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE: ANSWERS
CHAPTER 4 Parties to Crime
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE: TRUE OR FALSE?
INTRODUCTION
PARTIES TO A CRIME
ACTUS REUS OF ACCOMPLICE LIABILITY
MENS REA OF ACCOMPLICE LIABILITY
ACCESSORY AFTER THE FACT
VICARIOUS LIABILITY
CASE ANALYSIS
CHAPTER SUMMARY
CHAPTER REVIEW QUESTIONS
LEGAL TERMINOLOGY
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE: ANSWERS
CHAPTER 5 Attempt, Solicitation, and Conspiracy
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE: TRUE OR FALSE?
INTRODUCTION
ATTEMPT
IMPOSSIBILITY
ABANDONMENT
SOLICITATION
CONSPIRACY
CASE ANALYSIS
CHAPTER SUMMARY
CHAPTER REVIEW QUESTIONS
LEGAL TERMINOLOGY
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE: ANSWERS
CHAPTER 6 Criminal Defenses: Justifications and Excuses
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE: TRUE OR FALSE?
INTRODUCTION
JUSTIFICATIONS AND EXCUSES
DEFENSES BASED ON A LACK OF CAPACITY TO COMMIT A CRIME
DEFENSES BASED ON JUSTIFICATION OR EXCUSE
DEFENSES JUSTIFYING THE USE OF FORCE
DEFENSES BASED ON GOVERNMENTAL MISCONDUCT
NEW DEFENSES
CASE ANALYSIS
CHAPTER SUMMARY
CHAPTER REVIEW QUESTIONS
LEGAL TERMINOLOGY
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE: ANSWERS
CHAPTER 7 Homicide
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE: TRUE OR FALSE?
INTRODUCTION
TYPES OF CRIMINAL HOMICIDE
ACTUS REUS AND CRIMINAL HOMICIDE
MENS REA AND CRIMINAL HOMICIDE
MURDER
MANSLAUGHTER
THE BEGINNING OF HUMAN LIFE
THE END OF HUMAN LIFE
THE YEAR-AND-A-DAY RULE
CORPUS DELICTI
CASE ANALYSIS
CHAPTER SUMMARY
CHAPTER REVIEW QUESTIONS
LEGAL TERMINOLOGY
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE: ANSWERS
CHAPTER 8 Other Crimes Against the Person
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE: TRUE OR FALSE?
INTRODUCTION
ASSAULT AND BATTERY
STALKING
THE COMMON LAW OF RAPE
SEXUAL BATTERY
KIDNAPPING
FALSE IMPRISONMENT
CASE ANALYSIS
CHAPTER SUMMARY
CHAPTER REVIEW QUESTIONS
LEGAL TERMINOLOGY
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE: ANSWERS
CHAPTER 9 Crimes Against Property
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE: TRUE OR FALSE?
INTRODUCTION
LARCENY
EMBEZZLEMENT
FALSE PRETENSES
THEFT
RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY
FORGERY AND UTTERING
ROBBERY
CARJACKING
EXTORTION
BURGLARY
TRESPASS
ARSON
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF
CASE ANALYSIS
CHAPTER SUMMARY
CHAPTER REVIEW QUESTIONS
LEGAL TERMINOLOGY
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE: ANSWERS
CHAPTER 10 White-Collar and Organized Crime
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE: TRUE OR FALSE?
INTRODUCTION
CORPORATE CRIMINAL LIABILITY
ENVIRONMENTAL CRIMES
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
SECURITIES FRAUD
MAIL AND WIRE FRAUD
THE TRAVEL ACT
HEALTH CARE FRAUD
ANTITRUST VIOLATIONS
IDENTITY THEFT
ACCESS DEVICE FRAUD
MONEY LAUNDERING
CURRENCY VIOLATIONS
TAX CRIME
COMPUTER CRIME
THEFT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
THEFT OF TRADE SECRETS
RACKETEER INFLUENCED AND CORRUPT ORGANIZATIONS
CASE ANALYSIS
CHAPTER SUMMARY
CHAPTER REVIEW QUESTIONS
LEGAL TERMINOLOGY
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE: ANSWERS
CHAPTER 11 Crimes Against Public Order and Morality
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE: TRUE OR FALSE?
INTRODUCTION
DISORDERLY CONDUCT
RIOT
PUBLIC INDECENCIES: QUALITY-OF-LIFE CRIMES
VAGRANCY AND LOITERING
HOMELESSNESS
GANGS
THE OVERREACH OF CRIMINAL LAW
PROSTITUTION
OBSCENITY
CASE ANALYSIS
CHAPTER SUMMARY
CHAPTER REVIEW QUESTIONS
LEGAL TERMINOLOGY
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE: ANSWERS
CHAPTER 12 Crimes Against Social Order and Morality: Alcohol and Drug Offenses
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE: TRUE OR FALSE?
INTRODUCTION
ALCOHOL OFFENSES
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
CASE ANALYSIS
CHAPTER SUMMARY
CHAPTER REVIEW QUESTIONS
LEGAL TERMINOLOGY
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE: ANSWERS
CHAPTER 13 Offenses Against Public Administration and the Administration of Justice
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE: TRUE OR FALSE?
INTRODUCTION
OFFICIAL MISCONDUCT
BRIBERY
COMMERCIAL BRIBERY
SPORTS BRIBERY
FOREIGN CORRUPT PRACTICES ACT
EXTORTION
PERJURY
OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE
THE CITIZEN’S DUTY TO ASSIST LAW ENFORCEMENT
RESISTING ARREST
COMPOUNDING A CRIME
ESCAPE
CONTEMPT
CASE ANALYSIS
CHAPTER SUMMARY
CHAPTER REVIEW QUESTIONS
LEGAL TERMINOLOGY
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE: ANSWERS
CHAPTER 14 Crimes Against the State (Available Online: edge.sagepub.com/lippmaness3e)
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE: TRUE OR FALSE?
INTRODUCTION
TREASON
SEDITION
SABOTAGE
ESPIONAGE
TERRORISM
IMMIGRATION
INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL LAW
CASE ANALYSIS
CHAPTER SUMMARY
CHAPTER REVIEW QUESTIONS
LEGAL TERMINOLOGY
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE: ANSWERS
NOTES
ENDNOTES
GLOSSARY
CASE INDEX
SUBJECT INDEX

Editorial Reviews

Lippman’s criminal law textbooks are well written in language that students are able to understand, interjecting proper terminology to encourage the abandonment of slang when discussing the topics. I would describe this textbook as comprehensively and concisely written—a textbook that students will actually read and understand.

Janet Heuer

"A thorough and perfect introduction to criminal law. An easy, interesting, and enjoyable read for students."

Dory Mizrachi

A thorough and comprehensive text covering all of the essential points for an undergraduate criminal justice course. The text includes an inclusive glossary, examples drawn from recent events, and many You Decide breakout boxes both illustrating concepts and allowing students to critically assess and resolve complex matters."

Michael Shapiro

This is the best of the criminal law textbooks I have taught from. I think it is more student-centered. So many texts seem designed to impress other professors, but this one makes sense to the students, while not skimping on the material presented.”

Brian Cranny

I would, and have, described the book as a nice succinct clearly written text ideal for an introductory course in criminal law. I also say that I highly recommend it for such a course, and tell them that I keep using it. I also praise the support (supplemental) materials that come with it.”

Stephen M. Sherlock

…Helpful equations regarding criminal law.”

Stephen A Brundage