In
Criminal Offenses and Defenses in Virginia, a recognized authority on Virginia criminal law provides a comprehensive guide to criminal offenses and defenses in Virginia. The author:
- Guides you through the substantive elements of each criminal offense and defense
- Discusses how to charge and/or prove cases that fall at the definitional margins
- Explains conceptual relationships among offenses (e.g., malicious wounding and attempted murder) and defenses (e.g., self-defense and misadventure) to help you better understand and argue against an opposing position
Organized in an easy-to-use manner, this title provides the guidance you need without wasted time and effort. Topics covered include:
- Abortion
- Alcohol offenses, intoxication, and drunk driving
- Computer and credit card crimes
- Conspiracy and forgery
- False pretenses and fraud
- Insanity and incompetence
- Necessity and the defense of others
- Offenses against privacy
- Public assistance offenses and welfare
- Sex offenses, stalking, and pornography
- Taxation
- Terrorism, bombing, and treason
- Weapons offenses
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