Advanced introduction to substantive criminal law / Stephen J. Morse.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Morse, Stephen J., author.

Contributor:

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Series:

Elgar advanced introductions.

Elgar advanced introductions series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Criminal law.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (182 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2023.

Summary:

"Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world's leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas. This Advanced Introduction to Substantive Criminal Law explores the doctrines, issues and controversies in the substantive field of criminal law. Chapters cover important theoretical and doctrinal topics, including the justifications for state blame and punishment, the foundations for criminalization, the prima facie case, affirmative defences of justification and excuse, and sentencing. Stephen J. Morse uses copious concrete examples drawn from cases, statutes and extended case studies, including the intricate grading of homicide, to enliven the discussion. Key Features: - Concise and accessible format - Theoretical explication of doctrinal intricacies - Informative coverage and real world examples of criminal law - Discussion of the challenges and responsibilities surrounding legal concepts of the person. Providing a compact and succinct introduction to the rich scholarship of the field, this Advanced Introduction will be an ideal read for lawyers and law students interested in criminal law and justice. It will also be a valuable resource for law enforcement personnel and anyone looking to understand the role of criminal law as a means to achieve justice and social safety"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Front Matter

Copyright

Contents

Preface

1 Why criminal law?

2 The law's concepts of the person and responsibility and challengesto them

3 What conduct should be criminalized?

4 A very brief introduction to procedure

5 The prima facie case

6 Mens rea defenses

7 Affirmative defenses: justifications

8 Affirmative defenses: excuses

9 Homicide: a case study in grading

10 Sentencing

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781789906820

1789906822