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For courses in criminal law.Brief. Affordable. Visual.Criminal Law provides an affordable, thought-provoking look at criminal law that uses clear writing and eye-catching visuals to get you straight to the important concepts. By focusing on the core concepts, you'll gain true understanding of the material, without becoming overwhelmed with unnecessary information. The book's conversation-starting pedagogy encourages active participation in learning, moving you beyond memorization by engaging you in the latest research findings and current events shaping the field. The text also covers all of the latest hot-button issues in criminal law and includes interesting, fresh, and controversial cases.

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