Pennsylvania Crimes Code & Criminal Law (includes book + digital download)
Bisel Publishing
PA Crimes Code & Criminal Law
4th Edition
Includes book + digital download (link provided at checkout)
AUTHOR: ROBERT L. EVANGELISTA
1 Volume, Loose-leaf
Published: April, 2019 (Previous Editions: 1974, 1993 by Kingsley Jarvis, 1st Ed.-2000, 2nd Ed.-2004, 3rd Ed.-2014)
Most recent supplement/update: Fall 2024 supplement; published October 2024.
Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 00-135427
ISBN: 1-887024-83-2 
This 1400-page book with downloadable PDF provides the full text of the Pennsylvania Crimes Code with accompanying commentary by Robert L. Evangelista, former Chief Counsel of both the Crime Victims Compensation Board and the Commission on Crime and Delinquency. Mr. Evangelista offers in-depth commentary for all sections of the Code which have had significant cases construing their provisions by: examining language of the Code, comparing various sections of the Code, discussing the possible problems raised by the Code, including references and quotations from the Model Penal Code, and comparing the previous law and the present Code.
Citations give full attention to Pennsylvania authorities, as well as U.S. Supreme Court cases, particularly those involving the death penalty. In addition to the Crimes Code, the author has included the full statute and insightful commentary to other areas in which there are a significant number of criminal prosecutions: the Controlled Substances Act, Vehicular Homicide, and Driving Under the Influence. New in this Fourth Edition are chapters on Antihazing and Human Trafficking.
While primarily designed for judges, lawyers, and others in the field, this text can also be used effectively by police and police students and their instructors.
SUMMARY OF CONTENTS
Pennsylvania Crimes Code
Part I. Preliminary Provisions
| 1. | General Provisions |
| 3. | Culpability |
| 5. | General Principles of justification |
| 9. | Inchoate Crimes |
| 11. | Authorized Disposition of Offenders |
Part II. Definition of Specific Offenses
| Article A. | Offenses Against Existence or Stability of Government |
| 21. | Offenses Against the Flag |
| Article B. | Offenses Involving Danger to the Person |
| 23. | General Provisions |
| 25. | Criminal Homicide |
| 27. | Assault |
| 29. | Kidnapping |
| 30. | Trafficking of Persons |
| 31. | Sexual Offenses |
| 32. | Abortion |
| Article C. | Offenses Against Property |
| 33. | Arson, Criminal Mischief and Other Property Destruction |
| 35. | Burglary and Other Criminal Intrusion |
| 37. | Robbery |
| 39. | Theft and Related Offenses |
| 41. | Forgery and Fraudulent Practices |
| Article D. | Offenses Against the Family |
| 43. | Offenses Against the Family |
| Article E. | Offenses Against Public Administration |
| 45. | Offenses Against Public Administration |
| 47. | Bribery and Corrupt Influence |
| 49. | Falsification and Intimidation |
| 51. | Obstructing Governmental Operations |
| 53. | Abuse of Office |
| Article F. | Offenses Against Public Order and Decency |
| 55. | Riot, Disorderly Conduct and Related Offenses |
| 57. | Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance |
| 59. | Public indecency |
| Article G. | Miscellaneous Offenses |
| 61. | Firearms and Other Dangerous Articles |
| 63. | Minors |
| 65. | Nuisances |
| 67. | Proprietary and Official Rights |
| 69. | Public Utilities |
| 71. | Sports and Amusements |
| 73. | Trade and Commerce |
| 75. | Other Offenses |
| 76. | Computer Offenses |
| 77. | Vehicle Chop Shop and Illegally Obtained and Altered Property |
Part III. Miscellaneous Provisions
| 91. | Criminal History Record Information |
| 93. | Independent Counsel Authorization Act |
| 94. | Crime Victims |
Other Criminal Laws
| 101. | Driving Under The Influence |
| 102. | Vehicular Homicide |
| 103. | Controlled Substances |
| Index |