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Contemporary Criminal Law
Concepts, Cases, and Controversies
Seventh Edition
- Matthew Lippman - University of Illinois at Chicago, USA
October 2025 | 1 056 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
Providing a current view that encourages students to read, analyze, and think critically, Contemporary Criminal Law: Concepts, Cases, and Controversies, Seventh Edition blends foundational concepts from undergraduate criminal law courses with thought-provoking cases and engaging learning tools. Covering emerging legal topics such as the legalization of marijuana, sextortion, ransomware, health care fraud, trafficking, and insurrection, the text uses real-life examples that students can recognize and connect with. Author Matthew Lippman clearly defines and explains criminal law and defenses while providing cases and discussion questions designed to stimulate critical thinking and in-class discussion. Students are encouraged to actively engage with the text through pedagogical features, making decisions based on factual cases and analyzing the complexities of the legal system.
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Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: The Nature, Purpose, and Function of Criminal Law
Chapter 2: Constitutional Limitations
Chapter 3: Punishment and Sentencing
Chapter 4: Actus Reus
Chapter 5: Mens Rea, Concurrence, Causation
Chapter 6: Parties to Crime and Vicarious Liability
Chapter 7: Attempt, Conspiracy, and Solicitation
Chapter 8: Justifications
Chapter 9: Excuses
Chapter 10: Homicide
Chapter 11: Criminal Sexual Conduct, Assault and Battery, Kidnapping, and False Imprisonment
Chapter 12: Burglary, Trespass, Arson, and Mischief
Chapter 13: Crimes Against Property
Chapter 14: White-Collar Crime
Chapter 15: Crimes Against Public Order and Morality
Chapter 16: Crimes Against the State
Appendix A: Test Your Knowledge Answers
Glossary
Notes
Case Index
Subject Index
About the Author
Supplements
Instructor Resource Site
Instructor Resources
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