Criminal law and procedure: cases and mayerials
Rollin M. Perkins, Rnald N. Boyce
- 5th edition
- Maneola, Newyork The foundation Press, Inc. c1977
- xl, 1080 p. : 26 cm.
Contents Part I The substantive criminal law Chapter 1. Definition and classification Definition C Classification
Chapter 2. Offenses against the person Homicide Assault and battery Other offenses against the person
Chapter 3. Offenses against Habitation and occupacy Burglary Arson
Chapter 5. Other offenses Offense against morality and decency Offense against the public peace Offenses affecting sovereignty or the administration of governmental function
Chapter 6. Imputability The necessity of an act What constitutes an act Attempts and Kindred problems Negative acts etc
Chapter 7. Responsibility: In general Mens Rea Criminal negligence Specific intent Other particular state of mind Strict liability etc
Chapter 8. Responsibility: Limitations on criminal capacity Immaturity ( Infancy) Mental disease or defect ( Insanity) Drunkenness ( Intoxication) Coverture
Chapter 9. Responsibility: Modifying circumstances Ignorance or mistakes Compulsion or necessity Consent of the other party Guilty of the injured party Conduct of the injured party etc
Chapter 10. Special defenses Public authority Domestic authority Prevention of crime Self defense Defense of others etc
Part 2. Procedure and enforcement Chapter 11. The limitations of prosecution Jurisdiction Extradition Statute of limitations Former Jeopardy Ex post facto laws
Chapter 12. Steps by the prosecution prior to indictment The indictment or information Steps by the prosecution after indictment Steps by the defendant
Chapter 13. Certain rights and privileges of the accused The right to counsel The privilege against self- incrimination The right of privacy The right as to the time of trial etc