Virginia Practice Series: Criminal Offenses and Defenses, 13th Edition

Ronald J. Bacigal, University of Richmond

On Title Page: Virginia Practice Series, 2012-2013 Edition, Volume 7.

Abstract

In Criminal Offenses and Defenses in Virginia, a recognized authority on Virginia criminal law provides a comprehensive guide to criminal offenses and defenses in Virginia. The author:

• Guides you through the substantive elements of each criminal offense and defense
• Discusses how to charge and/or prove cases that fall at the definitional margins
• Explains conceptual relationships among offenses (e.g., malicious wounding and attempted murder) and defenses (e.g., self-defense and misadventure) to help you better understand and argue against an opposing position

Organized in an easy-to-use manner, this title provides the guidance you need without wasted time and effort. Topics covered include:

• Abortion
• Alcohol offenses, intoxication, and drunk driving
• Computer and credit card crimes
• Conspiracy and forgery
• False pretenses and fraud
• Insanity and incompetence
• Necessity and the defense of others
• Offenses against privacy
• Public assistance offenses and welfare
• Sex offenses, stalking, and pornography
• Taxation
• Terrorism, bombing, and treason
• Weapons offenses