A Digest Of The Criminal Law

A Digest of the Criminal Law: Crimes and Punishments is a book published in 1883 by James Fitzjames Stephen. The book is a comprehensive guide to the criminal law of England at the time, covering a wide range of topics such as homicide, theft, and fraud. The author provides detailed explanations of the various crimes and their corresponding punishments, citing relevant legal cases and statutes. The book also includes discussions on the principles of criminal law, such as mens rea and actus reus, and the legal procedures involved in criminal trials. This book is a valuable resource for legal professionals, law students, and anyone interested in the history of criminal law in England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.