Criminal law :

Part I. Foundations. Punishment: concepts, forms, limits. The legality principle (nulla poena sine lege). Constitutional limits on substantive criminal law. Jurisdiction. Procedural contexts. Analysis of criminal liability -- Part II. The general part. Actus reus (objective elements). Mens rea (subjective elements). Causation. Complicity. Corporate criminal liability. Inchoate offenses. Justifications. Excuses -- Part III. The special part. Offenses against the person. Offenses against sexual autonomy: rape and sexual assault. Other offenses..

Includes bibliographical references and index..

"A systematic and comprehensive comparative analysis, of criminal law, focused on two major jurisdictions: the United States and Germany."--Jacket..