Contemporary criminal law: concepts, cases, and controversies

The nature, purpose, and function of criminal law

Constitutional limitations

Punishment and sentencing

Actus reus

Mens rea, concurrence, causation

Parties to crime and vicarious liability

Attempt, conspiracy, and solicitation

Justifications

Excuses

Criminal sexual conduct, assault and battery, kidnapping, and false imprisonment

Homicide

Burglary, trespass, arson, and mischief

Crimes against property

White-collar crime

Crimes against public order and morality

Crimes against the state.