This text is a succinct exposition of substantive criminal law to which a student can turn for reliable guidance. For the student who likes to spend study time analyzing cases and/or law review articles, but would like to see a brief textual treatment of each day"s assignment, this book provides that treatment. Also, the book provides an overview or perspective to aid the student in synthesizing an entire semester"s worth of material. The text provides the scope and highlights you need to excel in understanding this field.