Clear, concise, and cutting edge, Joel Samaha's best-selling CRIMINAL LAW, 10e helps you apply criminal law's enduring foundations and principles to fascinating court cases and specific crimes. With a balanced blend of case excerpts and author commentary, Samaha guides you as you sharpen your critical thinking and legal analysis skills. You'll see the principles, defenses, and elements of crime at work as you progress through the book—and you'll learn about the general principles of criminal liability and its defenses, as well as the elements of crimes against persons, property, society, and the state.