Constitutional Law in Criminal Justice provides readers with a detailed view of how the Constitution guides the actions of law enforcement officials, including police officers, judges, attorneys, and other court-related personnel. The text covers all amendments related to criminal procedure, with an emphasis on search and seizure rules and how courts interpret those rules. The text gives the history of each amendment, how the Supreme Court has interpreted each amendment, and how professionals in the criminal justice system execute the provisions of the amendments. “You Be the Judge” scenarios encourage students’ assessment of the many ways given facts relate to the Constitution.

New to the Second Edition:

Expanded section on methods of interpreting the Constitution
New cases cover:
- vehicle searches (Riley v. California)
- blood and breath tests (Birchfield v. North Dakota)
- monitoring technology (Grady v. North Carolina)
Updated cases in the areas of gun control and first amendment issues

Professors and students will benefit from:

“You be the Judge” feature encourages students to consider all sides of an issue and broaden their understanding of the complexities of constitutional law in the criminal justice context.
Brief summaries of landmark Supreme Court cases provide essential information and insight.
The relevant constitutional amendments are covered in terms of both their historical basis and their interpretation and application today.
Clear writing speaks to a wide range of readers’ interest, perspective, and preparation; the text is accessible to both majors and nonmajors in courses at all levels.
Written by a practicing attorney who has litigated the issues, the text is authentic, current, approachable, and practical.
Comprehensive information on the complexities of constitutional law relates to daily practice by courts, law enforcement, and other criminal justice professionals
The text is further enhanced by:
- A logical structure and conceptual focus
- Learning Objectives and key term lists in each chapter
- Stimulating questions in each chapter to test and assess student understanding

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