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Criminal law : a comparative approach
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Title
Criminal law : a comparative approach / Markus D. Dubber, Tatjana Hörnle.
ISBN
9780199589609
0199589607
Edition
First edition.
Publication
Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2014.
Physical Description
xxxviii, 671 pages ; 26 cm.
Summary
"A systematic and comprehensive comparative analysis, of criminal law, focused on two major jurisdictions: the United States and Germany."--Jacket.
Format
Books
Language
English
Added to Catalog
May 28, 2014
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Part I. Foundations. Punishment: concepts, forms, limits. The legality principle (nulla poena sine lege). Constitutional limits on substantive criminal law. Jurisdiction. Procedural contexts. Analysis of criminal liability
Part II. The general part. Actus reus (objective elements). Mens rea (subjective elements). Causation. Complicity. Corporate criminal liability. Inchoate offenses. Justifications. Excuses
Part III. The special part. Offenses against the person. Offenses against sexual autonomy: rape and sexual assault. Other offenses.
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