It provides a concise overview of the law and introduces students to the complexities of the law in practice by providing case scenarios. "I highly recommend this textbook to any instructor of an introductory criminal law course. This is an excellent textbook with beneficial supplementary online resources." ―Erin C. Heil, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville A book that students find interesting and instructors consider educationally valuable, the Fifth Edition of Contemporary Criminal Law combines traditional concepts with thought-provoking cases and engaging learning tools.