{"product_id":"criminal-law-john-m-scheb-9798823306812","title":"Criminal Law","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuilding on the strengths of previous editions, \u003cem\u003eCriminal Law\u003c\/em\u003e (8th Edition) integrates updated cases and new real-world examples to provide a student-friendly but comprehensive introduction to the subject. The authors capture the most significant recent developments, including discussions of state and federal statutes, appellate court decisions, and trials, while continuing to emphasize the common-law background and constitutional foundations of criminal law.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book is organized into twelve insightful chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of criminal law, from basic concepts (e.g., elements of and parties to crimes) to various types of defenses against criminal charges. This edition also features robust pedagogical tools to enhance student comprehension, including chapter outlines, learning objectives, key terms, case-in-point boxes, and thought-provoking discussion questions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Updates to This Edition: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Expands coverage of the legal constraints on policing (Chapter 2)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Covers the changing legal environment across federal and state jurisdictions with respect to abortion (Chapter 3 and Chapter 4)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Covers freedom of speech as it relates to protests and demonstrations (Chapter 3 and Chapter 10)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Discusses recent changes to gambling and drug laws - i.e., legalization of sports gambling and marijuana (Chapter 8)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Provides greater treatment of the defenses of necessity, duress, and self-defense (Chapter 12)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis makes an ideal text for students of criminal justice, legal studies, political science, and paralegal studies as well as an invaluable reference for the criminal justice professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John M. Scheb, Hemant Sharma\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798823306812\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Cognella Academic Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/16\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 642\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.76lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 8.00w x 1.29d","brand":"John M. Scheb","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46526377656575,"sku":"9798823306812","price":177.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a8d0a70a-3cc5-4233-9197-c47f46dd22c5.jpg?v=1737556009","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/criminal-law-john-m-scheb-9798823306812","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}