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Robinson, Paul H., 1948-

Criminal law : case studies & controversies / Paul H. Robinson. - 3rd ed. - New York : Wolters Kluwer Law & Business, c2012. - xlvi, 1263 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. - Aspen casebook series .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The nature of criminal law and its structure -- The legality principle -- Theories of punishment -- Culpability requirements -- Culpability and mistake -- Homicide : doctrines of aggravations -- Death penalty -- Homicide : doctrines of mitigation -- Causation -- Attempt liability -- Impossibility -- Conspiracy -- Voluntary intoxication -- Complicity -- The act requirement and libaility for an omission or possession -- Lesser evils defense -- Public authority justifications -- Defensive force justifications -- Mistake as to a justification -- Mistake excuses -- Insanity -- Disability excuses -- Nonexculpatory defenses -- Entrapment -- Rape -- Hate crimes -- Corporate criminality -- Criminal law in the technological age.

ISBN: 9781454807025 (casebound : alk. paper) 1454807024 (casebound : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2011047469

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Criminal law--United States.
Criminal law--United States--Cases.

LC Class. No.: KF9219 / .R597 2012

Dewey Class. No.: 345.73 / ROB