Contents

 Preface

 Acknowledgments

 Chapter 1

 The Sources and Limitations of the Criminal Law

 Chapter 2

 The Purposes of Punishment

 Chapter 3

 Actus Reus

 Chapter 4

 The Doctrines of Mens Rea

 Chapter 5

 Mistake

 Chapter 6

 Strict Liability

 Chapter 7

 Causation

 Chapter 8

 Homicide

 Chapter 9

 Rape

 Chapter 10

 Theft

 Chapter 11

 Solicitation

 Chapter 12

 Attempt

 Chapter 13

 Conspiracy

 Chapter 14

 Complicity

 Chapter 15

 Defenses: An Initial Survey

 Chapter 16

 Acts in Emergency: Justification vs. Excuse

 Chapter 17

 Defenses Based on Individual Characteristics

 Table of Cases

 Index