Texas Criminal Law: Principles and Practices

By Jerry L. Dowling

Book Overview

Key Benefit: Texas Criminal Law: Principles and Practices provides an in-depth review of Texas criminal law while highlighting how Texas legal sanctions differ from other states. Its state-specific focus on terminology and laws makes this an ideal text for readers planning to serve in the Texas criminal justice system. The Second Edition uses historical references and inter-state comparisons to examine the Texas criminal law system in varied contexts. The book uses real world examples of the day-to-day application of laws by law enforcement to connect major concepts to their practical application in the field. A scholarly presentation is balanced by an informal tone, making Texas Criminal Law interesting and easily digestible for readers. Key Topics: Foundations of Criminal Law; Elements of a Crime; The Criminal Law in Daily Practice;Parties to Offenses; Criminal Homicide; Assault and Sexual Assault; Kidnapping and Related Offenses; Property Destruction Offenses; Theft, Fraud, and Related Offenses; Robbery, Burglary, and Criminal Trespass; Offenses Against Government Operations; Public Disorder, Indecency, Health, and Safety Offenses; Intoxication Offenses; Preparatory Offenses and Organized Criminal Activity; General Defenses and Justification; Federal Criminal Law
Market This book is a useful reference for anyone studying criminal law in Texas.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0133512576
• ISBN13: 9780133512571
• Release Date: January 2015
• Publisher: Pearson
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.0" x 9.8"