Overview

For courses in Criminal Justice, Criminal Law, and Policing.     The first of its kind, this book has taken on the monumental task of explaining what the criminal statutes mean. Appropriate for a broad audience, it is a must for anyone attempting to understand and apply the United States criminal statutes. It contains hundreds of criminal statutes–in complete verbatim text–ranging from the well-known, basic offenses to the uncommon criminal laws that are rarely invoked. Chapters are accompanied by illustrative stories and practical application sections that draw readers in and help them apply statutes to realistic situations.  With national appeal, this practical guide makes the penal code a more interesting and educational tool.

Full Product Details

Author:   Kenneth Del Vecchio
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Pearson
Dimensions:   Width: 20.30cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.889kg
ISBN:  

9780131578296

ISBN 10:   0131578294
Pages:   448
Publication Date:   17 April 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

Chapter                                                                                                                                  1.    Criminal Homicide      2.    Assault; Reckless Endangering; Threats      3.    Kidnapping and Related Offenses: Coercion      4.    Sexual Assault      5.    Robbery      6.    Bias Felonies      7.    Arson, Criminal Mischief, and Other Property Destruction      8.    Burglary and Other Criminal Intrusion      9.    Theft and Related Offenses     10.   Forgery and Fraudulent Practices     11.   Disturbing Human Remains     12.   Offenses Against the Family, Children and Incompetents     13.   Domestic Violence     14.   Bribery and Corrupt Influence     15.   Perjury and Other Falsification in Official Matters     16.   Obstructing Governmental Operations: Escapes     17.   Misconduct in Office; Abuse of Office     18.   Riot, Disorderly Conduct, and Related Offenses     19.   Public Indecency     20.  Controlled Dangerous Substances     21.   Drug Paraphernalia     22.   Gambling Offenses     23.   Terrorism     24.   Firearms, Other Dangerous Weapons and Instruments of Crime     25.   Hazing, Cloning and Other Offenses Relating to Public Safety     26.   Racketeering     27.   General Principles of Liability and Justification; Defenses; Inchoate Felonies   Answer Guide   Index

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Kenneth Del Vecchio is a criminal lawyer who has tried over 400 cases, serving as both a prosecutor and defense attorney. He is also a critically acclaimed filmmaker whose movies have won awards and received national and international distribution. In addition, Del Vecchio is a published novelist.   As a lawyer, Del Vecchio is credited with being one of the youngest attorneys in New Jersey history to try and win a felony jury trial. Since then, Del Vecchio has handled literally thousands of criminal cases as both a prosecutor and criminal defense attorney.   Often headlined as a Renaissance Man, Kenneth Del Vecchio has been the subject of hundreds of national magazine and newspaper articles. He has been called The Triple Threat: Attorney, Author, Filmmaker by print and television media.   His films, primarily focusing on criminal law, include The Drum Beats Twice, Tinsel Town, Pride & Loyalty and Rules for Men.   In addition to his filmmaking career, Kenneth Del Vecchio is a published novelist, having authored the criminal suspense novels Revelation in the Wilderness and Pride & Loyalty. He resides in the Borough of North Haledon with his wife Francine.

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