Criminal Law: The Basics

Criminal Law: The Basics is an insightful introduction to the legal aspects of criminal acts, ranging from battery to burglary and harassment to homicide.

Starting with an in-depth exploration of the very concept of crime, the book considers key questions such as:

• How should we decide what is criminal and what isn’t?

• What is the difference between murder and manslaughter?

• Could you ever be guilty of stealing your own property?

• What defences are available to those accused of crime?

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