Texas Criminal Law: Principles and Practices / Edition 1 in Bloomington, MN

Key Benefit:
Texas Criminal Law: Principles and Practices
provides an in-depth review of Texas criminal law while highlighting how Texas legal sanctions differ from other states. Its state-specific focus on terminology and laws makes this an ideal text for readers planning to serve in the Texas criminal justice system. The
Second Edition
uses historical references and inter-state comparisons to examine the Texas criminal law system in varied contexts. The book uses real world examples of the day-to-day application of laws by law enforcement to connect major concepts to their practical application in the field. A scholarly presentation is balanced by an informal tone, making
Texas Criminal Law
interesting and easily digestible for readers.
Key Topics:
Foundations of Criminal Law; Elements of a Crime; The Criminal Law in Daily Practice;Parties to Offenses; Criminal Homicide; Assault and Sexual Assault; Kidnapping and Related Offenses; Property Destruction Offenses; Theft, Fraud, and Related Offenses; Robbery, Burglary, and Criminal Trespass; Offenses Against Government Operations; Public Disorder, Indecency, Health, and Safety Offenses; Intoxication Offenses; Preparatory Offenses and Organized Criminal Activity; General Defenses and Justification; Federal Criminal Law
Market
: This book is a useful reference for anyone studying criminal law in Texas.