Criminal Procedure: A Contemporary Perspective

This essential resource provides students with an introduction to the rules and principles of criminal procedure law. The three main objectives of this text are: 1. To use a case study approach to help students develop the analytical skills necessary to understand the origins, context, and evolutions of the law. 2. Concentrate on the US Supreme Court decisions interpreting both state and federal constitutions. 3. Introduce students to the reference materials and strategies used for basic legal research. Students will find this text a comprehensive overview, which presents the complex subject of criminal procedure in an innovative new format to make for maximum learning.