Smith, Hogan, And Ormerod's Essentials Of Criminal Law Is A Textbook Designed For Undergraduate Students Of Criminal Law. Being Targeted At That Audience Means That The Book Is Focused On Teaching And Learning. It Devotes Space To Explanations Of Criminal Law Concepts In A Step-by-step Manner And Avoids Assumed Knowledge. The Book Highlights Complexities And/or Points Of Common Confusion To Provide Readers With A Better Understanding Of The Problem Areas-- Provided By Publisher.