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Preface
Acknowledgments
Definition of Crime
Not All Crimes are Immoral; Not All Moral Wrongs are Crimes
Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure
The Difference between Civil and Criminal Law
The Burden of Proof
Classification of Crimes
The Purposes of Punishment
Case Method (Case Briefing)
End-of-Chapter Material
Sources of Law
Federalism
The Branches of Government
The Court System
A Brief History of the Alaska Criminal Code Revision
Applicability of the Constitution
The Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses
Freedom of Speech
The Right to Privacy
The Right to Bear Arms
Excessive Punishment
Criminal Elements
Criminal Act
Criminal Intent (Culpable Mental State)
Causation and Harm
Accessories (Hindering Prosecution)
Accomplice Liability
Vicarious Liability
Attempt
Solicitation
Conspiracy
Criminal Defenses - General Principles
Self-Defense
Other Use-of-Force Justification Defenses
Necessity and Duress
Consent
Competency and Insanity
Infancy, Intoxication, Ignorance, and Mistake
Entrapment
Homicide
Murder
Felony Murder
Manslaughter and Criminally Negligent Homicide
End-Of-Chapter Material
Assault (and Battery)
Stalking
Robbery, Extortion, and Coercion
Kidnapping
Sexual Violence and Sex Offenses
Theft and Related Offenses
Burglary and Trespass
Arson
Criminal Mischief
Disorderly Conduct, Riot, and Related Offenses
Weapon Offenses
Escape and Related Offenses
Drugs and Alcohol
Gambling
Prostitution, Sex Trafficking, and Human Trafficking
Animal Cruelty
Bribery and Related Offenses
Abuse of Public Office (Official Misconduct)
Perjury and Related Offenses
Obstruction of Justice
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