It defines basic principles of liability, including definitions and classifications of crime and basic elements of crime. Other areas covered include the concept of corpus delicti, classification of parties to the crime, and vicarious liability for crimes by others. In addition, types of excuses and justifications for defendants are defined, including infancy, insanity, intoxication, entrapment, self defense, and defense of others. The preliminary crimes of solicitation, conspiracy, and criminal attempt are defined, followed by detailed explanations of specific crimes against the person, crimes against the habitation, crimes against the property, and crimes against society in general. The common law and modern statutory law pertaining to these crimes are outlined. Case law citations, cross-references, a table of cases, and an extensive set of questions and answers testing the reader's knowledge are included.