Principles of Texas Criminal Law (English Edition)

Containing all relevant provisions of the Texas Penal Code, this compact treatise describes the "general part" of Texas criminal law, the fundamental requirements for crimes, the statutory defenses, inchoate crimes, and even a chapter on homicide. Written in a comprehensible narrative style, but including notes, commentary, and references to the most important cases interpreting the statutes, this volume is designed for students of Texas criminal law, whether they be experienced practitioners, criminal justice professionals, law students, or persons interested in learning more about the essential principles governing offenses and defenses in Texas.