Explains the procedural aspects of the criminal justice system systematically, making the concepts easy to apply to any state's specific procedural laws. This edition continues its detailed coverage of the Exclusionary Rule and the Miranda procedures, includes compelling human-interest stories and offers more balanced coverage of consensual encounter, detention and arrest. Examines procedures systematically, beginning from the point of an individual's first contact with police, through the law enforcement process, the courts, the correctional system, and back into the community on probation or parole. Defines terms and helps readers develop fluency in the legalese that is used by professionals in the field. It is ideal for those new to criminal procedures because its writing is clear, its appellate excerpts and citations are understandable, and it introduces unfamiliar concepts and terms before they are discussed within the chapter.

KEY BENEFIT: This book guides readers through three basic aspects of criminal law: the history of criminal law, the crimes themselves, and specific legal procedures. Offering a new organization, it presents crimes first and then procedures and highlights current events and caselaw throughout. KEY TOPICS: This edition features a new integrative case study, new You Make the Call exercises, and original source material to support classroom discussion and debate. By addressing the fundamentals of criminal law history, the Constitution, and even how media coverage impacts criminal proceedings, students can begin to explore the law in their jurisdiction and build upon the fundamental knowledge this book delivers. For paralegals, legal assistants, and individuals interested in a career in corrections or law enforcement.

Description Coming Soon!

Basic Criminal Law: The Constitution, Procedure, and Crimes, Fourth Edition, offers a comprehensive, well-organized approach to understanding key legal concepts and to developing the essential skills and hands-on experience students will need as they enter the legal profession. The text's teaching resources include an Instructor's Manual, PowerPoint lecture slides, and a Test Bank. Teaching and Learning Experience The text is rich with features that guide students through the history of criminal law, the crimes themselves, and specific legal procedures. Every chapter offers opportunities to develop the real-world skills that students will need when they enter the workforce. The text's teaching resources are available online to download and include an Instructor's Manual, PowerPoint lecture slides, and a Test Bank.

KEY BENEFIT: This book places criminal law in its historical context and presents constitutional protections in a readable and engaging way. It sheds light on criminal law concepts and uses historical highlights to personalize and apply them to new factual situations. KEY TOPICS: Relevant coverage shows readers that terrorism is not a 21st century invention, and that military tribunals have tried wartime enemies caught on our soil with Supreme Court approval. For paralegals, legal assistants, and individuals interested in a career in corrections or law enforcement.