Written for an undergraduate course within a criminal justice program, A Brief Introduction to Criminal Law, Second Edition "holds the hand" of students while walking them through the intricacies of substantive criminal law. The principles of criminal law are explained in a simplistic and practical manner with a focus on the professional applications of legal principles within the criminal justice system. The second edition contains additional and updated case studies, expanded coverage of Constitutional law, and updated information on terrorism. Expansive in scope yet accessible to all readers, A Brief Introduction to Criminal Law, Second Edition provides students with the tools needed to navigate through and master the complexities of substantive criminal law.