Criminal Terminology

Many people recognize criminal terminology. It appears daily on the news, in books, in movies, or on television shows. However, accurately discriminating between the finer points of law can often be more complicated. Criminal Terminology describes and defines the legal terminology clearly and concisely for readers. From the earliest records of civilization, rules have been created to guide people on how to live together. In the U.S. today, ignorance of the law is not a valid defense should you be caught committing a crime -- even unknowingly. Therefore, understanding the terminology defining a crime is vital. Although the laws can vary from state to state, Criminal Terminology outlines the different types of crime and investigates how offenses are interpreted and applied by the police and the courts. Book jacket.