Offering dashes of humor and high-interest cases based on real news stories, this text explains and analyzes criminal law doctrines and the problems they generate. Recognizing the complexity of the law, authors Singer (Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey) and La Fond (University of Missouri-Kansas City) discuss theoretical and practical ambiguities in terms that are easy for students to understand. Each chapter begins with an overview and definition and ends with challenging examples and discussion of solutions. This sixth edition contains new material on current topics such as AIDS, terrorism, and the implications of new neuroscience discoveries on criminal law. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)