A Treatise On The Law Of Homicide In The United States - Francis Wharton - Bog

""A Treatise on the Law of Homicide in the United States"" is a comprehensive legal text written by Francis Wharton. The book provides a detailed analysis of the laws surrounding homicide in the United States, including the different types of homicide, the elements of each offense, and the punishments for each crime. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of homicide law. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of homicide law in the United States and the different types of homicide recognized under the law. Subsequent chapters delve into the specifics of each type of homicide, including murder, manslaughter, and justifiable homicide. Throughout the book, Wharton provides detailed explanations of the legal concepts and principles that underlie homicide law, including the mens rea (mental state) required for each offense and the different degrees of homicide recognized under the law. The book also includes a series of leading cases that illustrate the application of these legal principles in real-world situations. Overall, ""A Treatise on the Law of Homicide in the United States"" is an essential resource for anyone studying or practicing criminal law in the United States. With its clear and thorough analysis of the law surrounding homicide, this book is an invaluable reference for legal scholars, practitioners, and students alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.