North Carolina Crimes: A Guidebook on the Elements of Crime

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Find the crime. In less time. And in the format you prefer.

You need accurate information right away—when you’re advising a client about charges, determining whether a crime has been committed, arguing in court, or sitting on the bench. NC Crimes by Jessica Smith is the essential reference book for professionals in every area of criminal law. And now NC Crimes is available as both a book and a web-based version.

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Cumulative Supplement with Online Subscription $45
This supplement covers legislation enacted and case law decided from January 1, 2012, through December 31, 2020. It is a companion to North Carolina Crimes: A Guidebook on the Elements of Crime, Seventh Edition, 2012, which incorporates statutory changes made through the 2011 session of the General Assembly and case law through December 31, 2011. Purchase of the 2020 supplement includes FREE and unlimited access to the online version of NC Crimes from the time of purchase through the release of the next edition.
Online Subscription only $40
This new searchable online version is accessible from any electronic device with an Internet connection, and has the same comprehensive content as the print edition. Key features of the web-based version include updated content from the supplement to NC Crimes, keyword searching, linking to internal and external cross-references, and more. The subscription includes future enhancements and updates to the product from the date of purchase through the release of the next edition.
Book with Online Subscription $150

Purchase of the 2012 edition of NC Crimes includes FREE and unlimited access to the online version from the time of purchase through the release of the next edition.

Package of Book and Cumulative Supplement with Online Subscription $175
For a comprehensive look at North Carolina criminal legislation and case law, purchase the 2012 edition of NC Crimes: A Guidebook on the Elements of Crime and the 2020 Cumulative Supplement with online access through the release of the next edition.

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