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Synopsis
The Scheb and Scheb author team bring a combined experience that is both practical and academic. The text covers all of the essential content in a manageable fashion and integrates the material logically. Utilizing extensive case material, this book covers the historical background of criminal procedure and has been thoroughly updated to include the latest Supreme Court decisions and other developments in criminal justice today. The text features a classic organization, and traditional presentation of case law, coupled with coverage of recent trends in law and procedure, and ample student pedagogy. The authors' combined legal and practical experience provides students with first-hand insights into the American legal system. This is one of two "splits" of the combined CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE, 5th Edition text (© 2005) by the same authors. This unique text offers an economical alternative in terms of length and price.
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Part I: LEGAL FOUNDATIONS OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE. 1. Fundamentals of Criminal Law and Procedure. 2. Organization of the Criminal Justice System. Part II: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE. 3. Search and Seizure. 4. Arrest, Interrogation, and Identification Procedures. 5. The Pretrial Process. 6. The Criminal Trial. 7. Sentencing and Punishment. 8. Appeal and Post-Conviction Relief. Appendix A: The Constitution of the United States.
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This undergraduate textbook introduces the American criminal justice system, describing legal searches and seizures, arrest and interrogation procedures, the pretrial process, the criminal trial, sentencing and punishment, and the appeals process. The fourth edition incorporates recent developments restricting the imposition of capital punishment a
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