Criminal Law: Cases and Materials - Kaplan - 10th Edition

Criminal Law Cases and Materials Kaplan 10th Edition

ISBN 9798892074186

John Kaplan Criminal Law: Cases and Materials—A Fresh Take on Core Doctrines and Emerging Issues

Now in its Tenth Edition, Criminal Law: Cases and Materials offers a dynamic and thought-provoking exploration of the principles, policies, and controversies that define criminal law today. Building on the legacy of the late John Kaplan, this edition is enriched by the expertise of Robert Weisberg, Guyora Binder, and newly joined co-author Aya Gruber, a leading scholar in criminal and feminist legal theory. The text’s interdisciplinary approach continues to spark meaningful class discussions, linking doctrine to real-world issues such as mass incarceration, racial justice, and the evolving legal landscape of sexual assault laws.

With a logical structure that examines the purposes and limits of punishment, the meaning and types of crime, and the factors shaping criminal liability, the casebook balances classic legal foundations with cutting-edge legal developments. Well-edited cases, insightful notes, and engaging materials provide students with both depth and clarity.

What’s New in the Tenth Edition?

• Criminalization of Homelessness – A deep dive into Grant’s Pass v. Johnson, a landmark case addressing whether punishing homeless encampments violates the Eighth Amendment, revisiting Robinson v. California’s interpretation.
• Guilty Mind & Threats Law – Expanded analysis of Counterman v. Colorado, refining Elonis v. United States on the mental state required for criminal threats, plus new cases on strict liability.
• Post-Dobbs Implications – Examines how the overruling of Roe v. Wade reshapes substantive criminal law, including issues of legality, complicity, and conspiracy liability.
• Parental Liability & Causation – A major addition covering the Ethan Crumbley case, in which a school shooter’s parents were held criminally responsible, with analysis of the appellate ruling’s impact on causation doctrine.
• Sting Operations & Entrapment – Discussion of Tilotta v. United States and how the abandonment doctrine interacts with confidential informant-led investigations.
• Race & Criminal Law – New context notes on Griffin examining its racial dimensions, plus a comparative study on why conspiracy law is central to U.S. federal prosecutions but largely absent in civil law jurisdictions.
• Rethinking Crimes Against Persons – The book now begins with an assault and battery primer before covering homicide and sexual offenses, including critical new cases on nonconsent and mental state in sexual assault prosecutions.
• Crimes Against Property & Government – A restructured theft section covering the Supreme Court’s recent limits on federal corruption laws, plus a reimagined trespass section that explores how property crimes have replaced vagrancy laws. The book also streamlines perjury and false statement laws, cutting through the complexity of obstruction statutes for clearer, more teachable coverage.

Why Professors and Students Will Benefit

• Respected, Multi-Disciplinary Authorship – A collaboration between leading scholars in criminal law, feminist legal theory, and interdisciplinary analysis.
• Balanced Case Selection – A mix of foundational rulings, contemporary decisions, and insightful secondary materials.
• Logical, Modular Organization – Topics flow naturally, making it easier to teach and study.
• Engaging Pedagogy – Includes “Snapshot Review” exercises to help students synthesize key concepts and prepare for exams.

With its cutting-edge updates and rigorous yet accessible approach, the Tenth Edition equips students with the doctrinal knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary to navigate the evolving field of criminal law.

Criminal Law Kaplan ISBN 979-8892074186

Criminal Law Cases and Materials Kaplan 10th Edition

ISBN 9798892074186