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Criminal Law and Procedure

By Daniel E. Hall, J.D., Ed.D

8th Edition © 2023
Discipline:Paralegal
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Present the latest laws, updated regulations and current practices with Hall's CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE, 8E. This edition addresses every aspect of the law while detailing the duties a paralegal must perform when working in criminal law. Comprehensive coverage and foundational concepts in both criminal law and criminal procedure blend with new cutting-edge developments and emerging trends. Updated statistics present data through 2019, while new material addresses topics such as today's surveillance and interrogation techniques, riots and vandalism in 2020 and 2021, current search and seizure practices as well as issues of race, policing and the qualified immunity standard. Updated, edited cases present both current and landmark decisions, and intriguing sidebar topics spark lively discussions. Numerous learning features address pertinent topics and help sharpen analytical skills. Use this edition and supplements for your combined or separate criminal law and criminal procedure classes.

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Present the latest laws, updated regulations and current practices with Hall's CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE, 8E. This edition addresses every aspect of the law while detailing the duties a paralegal must perform when working in criminal law. Comprehensive coverage and foundational concepts in both criminal law and criminal procedure blend with new cutting-edge developments and emerging trends. Updated statistics present data through 2019, while new material addresses topics such as today's surveillance and interrogation techniques, riots and vandalism in 2020 and 2021, current search and seizure practices as well as issues of race, policing and the qualified immunity standard. Updated, edited cases present both current and landmark decisions, and intriguing sidebar topics spark lively discussions. Numerous learning features address pertinent topics and help sharpen analytical skills. Use this edition and supplements for your combined or separate criminal law and criminal procedure classes.

"ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS" CHALLENGE STUDENTS TO CAREFULLY CONTEMPLATE ETHICAL QUESTIONS AND TODAY'S PRINCIPLES. These ethical features in every chapter expose students to both general ethical principles and to specific ethical questions related to criminal law. Thought-provoking content challenges students to critically examine many of today's real ethical dilemmas.

INTRIGUING SIDEBARS SPARK LIVELY CLASS DISCUSSIONS. Students become both interested and involved in debating and following the latest issues related to today's criminal justice system and criminal law.

PROVEN REVIEW QUESTIONS GUIDE STUDENTS IN STUDY AND RETENTION OF KEY MATERIAL. These Review Questions require content-supported answers, which reinforce and help readers retain important chapter concepts.

CHAPTER PROBLEMS AND CRITICAL-THINKING EXERCISES HONE STUDENTS' SKILLS. These problems and exercises not only check understanding, but are also useful in helping readers develop and sharpen their critical thinking and problem-solving skills that are critical for success in criminal justice today.

Table of contents

Chapters

Cover Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Preface
Organization of the Text
Key Features
Changes in the Eighth Edition
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Table of Cases
Part 1. Criminal Law
Part 2. Criminal Procedure
Appendix. The Constitution of the United States of America
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Part 1. Criminal Law

Chapter 1. Introduction to the Legal System of the United States
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Federalism ↗
Separation of Powers ↗
Courts ↗
Comparing Civil Law and Criminal Law ↗
The Social Contract ↗
Key Terms ↗
Review Questions ↗
Problems & Critical Thinking Exercises ↗
Chapter 2. Introduction to Criminal Law
Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure Compared
Why Punish?
Specific and General Deterrence
Incapacitation
Rehabilitation
Retribution
Restitution
Restoration
Where Does Criminal Law Come From?
The Common Law
Statutory Law
Ordinances
Constitutional Law
Administrative Law
Court Rules
The Model Penal Code
Key Terms
Review Questions
Problems & Critical Thinking Exercises
Chapter 3. The Ingredients of Crime: Thinking and Acting
Mens Rea Past
Mens Rea and the Common Law
General, Specific, and Constructive Intent
Strict Liability
Vicarious Liability
Corporate Liability
Mens Rea Present
The MPC and States of Mind
Proving Mens Rea
Motive
Actus Reus: Acting
Voluntariness
Thoughts and Statements as Acts
Personal Status as an Act
Possession as an Act
Actus Reus: Not Acting
Duty Imposed by Statute
Duty by Relationship
Duty by Contract
Assumption of Duty
Creating Danger
Causation
The “Year-and-a-Day Rule”
Cause Not Coincidence: Concurrence
Attendant Circumstances and Element Analysis
Key Terms
Review Questions
Problems & Critical Thinking Exercises
Chapter 4. Crimes Against the Person
Studying Crimes
Homicide
Express Murder
Implied Murder
Manslaughter
Modern Murder and Manslaughter
Life, Death, and Homicide
Suicide
Corpus Delicti
Assault and Battery
Aggravated Assault and Battery
Mayhem
Rape and Sex Offenses
Rape
Nonforcible Rape
Rape Shield Laws
Sex Offenses Against Children
Megan’S Laws, Commitment, and Castration
Kidnapping and False Imprisonment
Kidnapping
Parental Kidnapping
False Imprisonment
True Threat
Stalking
Cyberstalking
Civil Rights and Hate Crimes
Key Terms
Review Questions
Problems & Critical Thinking Exercises
Chapter 5. Crimes Involving Property
Arson
Burglary
Trespass and Mischief
Theft and White-Collar Crimes
Larceny
Embezzlement
False Pretenses and Check Fraud
Receiving and Selling Stolen Property
Robbery
Extortion
Consolidating Traditional Theft Crimes
Mail and Wire Fraud
Rico
Money Laundering
Forgery and Counterfeiting
Identity Theft
Cybercrime
Key Terms
Review Questions
Problems & Critical Thinking Exercises
Chapter 6. Crimes against the Public
Defining a “Crime against the Public”
Crimes against Public Morality
Prostitution and Solicitation
Deviate Sexual Conduct and Incest
Marriage, Contraception, and Abortion
Indecent Exposure and Lewdness
Obscenity
Regulating the Internet
Crimes against the Public Order
Riot and Unlawful Assembly
Disturbing the Peace
Inciting Lawlessness
Vagrancy and Panhandling
Weapons Crimes
Drug and Alcohol Crimes
Respect, Honor, and Valor
Academic Crimes
Crimes against the Administration of Government
Perjury
Bribery
Tax Crimes
Obstruction of Justice
Contempt
Crimes against Sovereignty and Security
Treason
Sedition and Espionage
Terrorism
Crimes against the Environment and Animals
Clean Water Act
Clean Air Act
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
Occupational Safety and Health Act
Toxic Substances Control Act
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act
Endangered Species Act
Marine Mammal Protection Act
Other Animal Protection Laws
Key Terms
Review Questions
Problems & Critical Thinking Exercises
Chapter 7. Parties and Incomplete Crimes
Parties to Crimes
Incomplete Crimes
Attempt
Conspiracy
Solicitation
Key Terms
Review Questions
Problems & Critical Thinking Exercises
Chapter 8. Factual and Legal Defenses
Affirmative, Legal, and Factual Defenses
Insanity
M’Naghten
Irresistible Impulse
Durham
The Model Penal Code Test
Guilty but Mentally Ill (GBMI)
Constitutional Status of the Insanity Defense
Procedures of the Insanity Defense
Disposition of the Criminally Insane
Insanity at the Time of Trial
Duress and Necessity
Use-of-Force Defenses
Self-Defense
Defense of Others
Defense of Property and Habitation
Imperfect Self-Defense
Arrests
Infancy
Intoxication
Mistake
Entrapment
Alibi and Consent
Statutes of Limitation
Key Terms
Review Questions
Problems & Critical Thinking Exercises
Chapter 9. Constitutional Defenses
Introduction
Double Jeopardy
Self-Incrimination
Due Process and Equal Protection
Vagueness and Overbreadth
Analyzing Due Process and Equal Protection Claims
Ex Post Facto and Bills of Attainder
First Amendment and Religion
First Amendment and Speech
The Right to Privacy
Privileges and Immunities
Key Terms
Review Questions
Problems & Critical Thinking Exercises
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