Criminal Law and Procedure, An Overview

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Author: Ronald J. Bacigal
Edition: 003
Product Type: Bound Book
ISBN 13: 9781428317413
ISBN 10: 1428317414
Copyright: 2009

Price: $199.95

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Criminal Law and Procedure: An Overview, third edition, covers the essentials of both substantive criminal law and criminal procedure. Covering both subjects makes this book suitable for a single course designed to provide an overview of the entire criminal justice system, or it can be used in separate courses covering substantive and procedural law. The first part defines criminal responsibility and addresses the major felonies recognized in most, if not all jurisdictions. The second half covers the procedural aspects of the entire criminal justice system from arrest to appeal and habeas corpus. Particular emphasis is placed on the fourth, fifth, and sixth amendments to the U.S. Constitution. The material provided in this resource constitutes a narrative account of the law. Abundant case summaries are interwoven to bring real world scenarios into the classroom. Chapter outlines open each chapter to focus attention on the main elements the student will encounter. Each chapter concludes with concept summary charts, discussion questions and practical exercises.

Features:

  • Many new cases have been included in this edition to illustrate key concepts.
  • New information on Electronic Video Surveillance and the Patriot Act
  • Added information on the Model Penal Code throughout the Chapters covering substantive criminal law.
  • Jury instructions, sample documents, forms, and other exhibits illustrate how theories discussed in the chapter appear in a professional setting.
  • Concept summary charts depict and contrast the key points covered.
  • Discussion questions and practice exercises stimulate deliberation and practical application of the chapter material.
  • Helpful Websites give readers additional online resources to explore.
  • Exhibits, such as jury instructions, sample documents, and forms, illustrate how theories discussed in the chapter appear in a professional setting
  • New information on Terrorism and the "D.C. Sniper" Case
  • Added information on the "federalization" of criminal procedure.
  • New information on the right to die and assisted suicide
  • New information on the triggerman concept applicable in capital cases

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