Criminal Law Today – 7th Edition
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Frank Schmalleger
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Comprehensive Manual & Test Bank for
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© Frank Schmalleger
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All rights reserved. Reproduction or distribution without permission is prohibited.
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To the Instructor v
Syllabi vi
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Chapter 1: The Nature and History of Criminal Law 1
Chapter 2: Criminal Liability and the Essence of Crime 6
Chapter 3: Expanding the Concept of Crime 10
Chapter 4: Extending Criminal Liability: Inchoate Offenses and Parties to Crime 14
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Chapter 5: Justifications as Defenses 20
Chapter 6: Defenses: Excuses and Insanity 25
Chapter 7: Crimes against Persons: Homicide 31
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Chapter 8: Crimes against Persons: Assault, Sex Offenses, and Other Crimes 37
Chapter 9: Property and Computer Crimes 43
Chapter 10: Offenses against Public Order and the Administration of Justice 50
Chapter 11: Offenses against Public Morality 55
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Chapter 12: Terrorism and Human Trafficking 60
Chapter 13: Victims and the Law 64
Chapter 14: Punishment and Sentencing 69
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Test Bank 75
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Chapter 1 75 Chapter 8 182
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Chapter 2 91 Chapter 9 198
Chapter 3 107 Chapter 10 216
Chapter 4 122 Chapter 11 234
Chapter 5 138 Chapter 12 250
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Chapter 6 153 Chapter 13 266
Chapter 7 168 Chapter 14 282
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, Chapter 1
The Nature and History of Criminal Law
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CHAPTER OVERVIEW
Chapter one defines law and how it relates to the norms, mores, morals, and crime within
society. The historical and philosophical perspectives of law are covered to establish the origin
of law in the United States. The tradition of Common Law, along with how it functions today is
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discussed, as well as criminal procedure and the different types of crimes. The modern legal
system, such as federalism, the separation of powers, and the due-process system are also
discussed.
CHAPTER OBJECTIVES
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After reading this chapter, the students should be able to:
• Define crime and criminal law.
• Summarize the origins and development of criminal law.
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• Describe the role of common law in modern criminal law and explain the differences
between procedural and substantive criminal law.
• Describe the various ways in which crimes can be classified and list the four traditional
types of crimes.
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• Identify the purposes served by criminal law.
• Identify the various sources of criminal law, including the principle of stare decisis.
• Describe the structure of the U.S. legal system, including jurisdiction.
• Describe the adversarial and accusatorial qualities of the U.S. system of criminal justice.
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• Expound upon the “rule of law” and explain why the due process is an integral part of the
rule of law.
LECTURE OUTLINE
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I. Introduction
The introduction of this chapter provides a true-life story of a man who complained about
the quality of drugs he had purchased.
II. What Is Criminal Law?
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Law is defined according to Black’s Law Dictionary as “that which is laid down,
ordained, or established a body of rules of action or conduct prescribed by controlling
authority and having binding legal force.”
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Not all rules are laws, and even fewer are considered crimes. Society, in general, adheres
to norms, mores, and morals to police their behaviors. Criminal law can be understood as a
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Copyright © 2022 Pearson Education, Inc.
UV
MANUAL & TEST
IA
BANK
_A
Frank Schmalleger
PP
RO
Comprehensive Manual & Test Bank for
Instructors and Students
VE
© Frank Schmalleger
D?
All rights reserved. Reproduction or distribution without permission is prohibited.
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©Medexcellence ✅��
, Contents
To the Instructor v
Syllabi vi
UV
Chapter 1: The Nature and History of Criminal Law 1
Chapter 2: Criminal Liability and the Essence of Crime 6
Chapter 3: Expanding the Concept of Crime 10
Chapter 4: Extending Criminal Liability: Inchoate Offenses and Parties to Crime 14
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Chapter 5: Justifications as Defenses 20
Chapter 6: Defenses: Excuses and Insanity 25
Chapter 7: Crimes against Persons: Homicide 31
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Chapter 8: Crimes against Persons: Assault, Sex Offenses, and Other Crimes 37
Chapter 9: Property and Computer Crimes 43
Chapter 10: Offenses against Public Order and the Administration of Justice 50
Chapter 11: Offenses against Public Morality 55
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Chapter 12: Terrorism and Human Trafficking 60
Chapter 13: Victims and the Law 64
Chapter 14: Punishment and Sentencing 69
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Test Bank 75
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, Test Bank
Chapter 1 75 Chapter 8 182
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Chapter 2 91 Chapter 9 198
Chapter 3 107 Chapter 10 216
Chapter 4 122 Chapter 11 234
Chapter 5 138 Chapter 12 250
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Chapter 6 153 Chapter 13 266
Chapter 7 168 Chapter 14 282
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Copyright © 2022 Pearson Education, Inc.
, Chapter 1
The Nature and History of Criminal Law
UV
CHAPTER OVERVIEW
Chapter one defines law and how it relates to the norms, mores, morals, and crime within
society. The historical and philosophical perspectives of law are covered to establish the origin
of law in the United States. The tradition of Common Law, along with how it functions today is
IA
discussed, as well as criminal procedure and the different types of crimes. The modern legal
system, such as federalism, the separation of powers, and the due-process system are also
discussed.
CHAPTER OBJECTIVES
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After reading this chapter, the students should be able to:
• Define crime and criminal law.
• Summarize the origins and development of criminal law.
PP
• Describe the role of common law in modern criminal law and explain the differences
between procedural and substantive criminal law.
• Describe the various ways in which crimes can be classified and list the four traditional
types of crimes.
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• Identify the purposes served by criminal law.
• Identify the various sources of criminal law, including the principle of stare decisis.
• Describe the structure of the U.S. legal system, including jurisdiction.
• Describe the adversarial and accusatorial qualities of the U.S. system of criminal justice.
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• Expound upon the “rule of law” and explain why the due process is an integral part of the
rule of law.
LECTURE OUTLINE
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I. Introduction
The introduction of this chapter provides a true-life story of a man who complained about
the quality of drugs he had purchased.
II. What Is Criminal Law?
??
Law is defined according to Black’s Law Dictionary as “that which is laid down,
ordained, or established a body of rules of action or conduct prescribed by controlling
authority and having binding legal force.”
??
Not all rules are laws, and even fewer are considered crimes. Society, in general, adheres
to norms, mores, and morals to police their behaviors. Criminal law can be understood as a
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