Description
For courses in criminal law, criminal procedure, and law and the criminal justice system.
This text bridges the gap between theoretical presentations of criminal law and procedure and the practical realities of working in the criminal justice field. It covers the essential principles, doctrines, and rules of criminal law and procedure, carefully balancing them with numerous “In the Field” special features offering insights drawn from real-world experiences. Students will find many examples and assignments drawn from both federal and state criminal cases, as well as many features and scenarios illuminating ethical standards for criminal justice professionals. Throughout, the text provides maximum flexibility to instructors teaching a wide range of pre-law, paralegal, and criminal justice students.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 The Power of Criminal Law
Chapter 2 Systems, Sources, and Semantics of Criminal Law
Chapter 3 Criminal Liability and the Essence of Crime
Chapter 4 Personal Crime: Homicide, Assault, Sex Crimes, and Kidnapping
Chapter 5 Property, Theft, and Computer Crimes
Chapter 6 Public Order and Morality-Based Crimes
Chapter 7 Legal Defenses: Justifications and Excuses
Chapter 8 Sources of Criminal Procedures
Chapter 9 The Beginnings of a Criminal Case
Chapter 10 Pretrial Procedures: Discovery, Motions, the Exclusionary Rule, and Plea Bargaining
Chapter 11 Fourth Amendment: Searches and Seizures
Chapter 12 Evidence From Interrogations, Identifications, and Lineups
Chapter 13 Rights to a Fair Trial: Due Process, Speedy Trial, Juries, Assistance of Counsel, and Double Jeopardy
Chapter 14 Post Conviction Procedures: Motions, Sentences, Appeals, and Habeas Corpus
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Criminal Law and Procedure for Legal Professionals, CourseSmart eTextbook
Format: Electronic Book
$61.99 | ISBN-13: 978-0-13-254586-0
