Synopses & Reviews
Designed for the state of Texas, this book emphasizes the criminal laws of the Lone Star State using an approachable, example-filled style.
Texas Criminal Law: Principles and Practices, 2e emphasizes the criminal laws of the Lone Star State using a narrative, example-filled style. The highly readable text presents both theoretical and practical applications of criminal law. Criminal law texts tend to be generic and occasionally augmented with state-specific supplements. While broad principles of criminal law are applicable everywhere, each state's criminal code varies these principles to a greater or lesser degree, thus the need for supplements - but the state specific material often contradicts the main text, thereby creating confusion among students. Texas Criminal Law integrates state specific material into the main text. Thus, students see how broad principles are applied in practice in a jurisdiction that operates under a very modern set of criminal statutes. While largely limited in use to Texas readers, the text nonetheless provides a focused view of substantive criminal law in an important jurisdiction.
Teaching and Learning
This highly readable text examines Texas criminal law with a mix of narrative, case opinions, and discussion topics, allowing the instructor a variety of teaching materials. It provides:
- Comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of criminal law with an emphasis on the Lone Star State: Offers an overview of the various national approaches to each major offense category, and then hones in on how these principles are applied in a modern penal code in one of the nation's largest states
- Example-laden text: Explains the fundamentals of criminal law while providing an easier way for readers to understand basic principles
- Strong pedagogical features: Helps students master chapter content faster and more effectively
Synopsis
For undergraduate courses in Texas Criminal Law
Criminal Law in the Lone Star State 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The Second Edition uses historical references and inter-state comparisons to examine the Texas criminal law system in varied contexts.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.
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Synopsis
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.
Synopsis
For undergraduate courses in Texas Criminal Law
Criminal Law in the Lone Star State
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.
About the Author
Jerry L. Dowling is Professor of Criminal Justice at Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas. He has taught courses on criminal law, criminal procedure, and other law-based courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels at SHSU for over 40 years. During the same period, he has conducted numerous legal training sessions for Texas peace officers, police chiefs, and sheriffs. He holds the Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the College of Law at the University of Tennessee. Prior to becoming a university teacher, Professor Dowling served as a Special Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Foundations of Criminal Law
Chapter 2 Elements of a Crime
Chapter 3 The Criminal Law in Daily Practice
Chapter 4 Parties to Offenses
Chapter 5 Criminal Homicide
Chapter 6 Assault and Sexual Assault
Chapter 7 Kidnapping and Related Offenses
Chapter 8 Property Destruction Offenses
Chapter 9 Theft, Fraud, and Related Offenses
Chapter 10 Robbery, Burglary, and Criminal Trespass
Chapter 11 Offenses Against Government Operations
Chapter 12 Public Disorder, Indecency, Health, and Safety Offenses
Chapter 13 Intoxication Offenses
Chapter 14 Preparatory Offenses and Organized Criminal Activity
Chapter 15 General Defenses and Justification
Chapter 16 Federal Criminal Law
Appendix Using the Texas Penal Code and Court Decisions