John M. Scheb - Böcker

Constitutional Law Today serves as an introductory text for those students contemplating careers as law enforcement or corrections officers, prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges, or other criminal justice professionals. In fourteen highly readable and relatable chapters, the authors focus on the aspects of constitutional law that most impact the day-to-day operations of the criminal justice system. They encourage readers to develop a deep understanding of how and why the Constitution, and the judicial decisions that interpret it, apply to police officers and others working in the justice system.The authors provide pedagogically rich materials such as recurring boxes that examine important events, both historic and modern, including The Constitution and Social Justice and Focus on Law Enforcement.This book is intended primarily for constitutional law courses in criminal justice programs at two- and four-year institutions.

The newest edition of the most complete and accessible text available for this course!The 8th edition of Criminal Procedure provides readers with a comprehensive, logically organized introduction to the essence of procedural criminal law. The book is easy to read and meticulous in its presentation of the law, making it the ideal textbook for undergraduate Criminal Justice students.Key Features of the Text:Grounds students in the basic concepts of criminal procedure, stressing the rights of persons who are suspected, accused, or convicted of crimes.Includes a wealth of current cases and timely real-world examples that reflect this especially dynamic component of the American criminal justice system.Incorporates robust pedagogical features into every chapter, including learning objectives, key terms, discussion questions, and shadow boxes to enhance student comprehension.This new edition captures the most significant recent developments by addressing state and federal statutes, as well as notable criminal trials and appellate court decisions, with a particular focus on the decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court. Crucial, compelling topics such as the increased spotlight on police use of force, bail reform, civil forfeiture, capital punishment, and other salient issues have been integrated into each chapter to ensure that the book is thoroughly updated to highlight the newest information in the field.

Building on the strengths of previous editions, Criminal Law (8th Edition) integrates updated cases and new real-world examples to provide a student-friendly but comprehensive introduction to the subject. The authors capture the most significant recent developments, including discussions of state and federal statutes, appellate court decisions, and trials, while continuing to emphasize the common-law background and constitutional foundations of criminal law.The book is organized into twelve insightful chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of criminal law, from basic concepts (e.g., elements of and parties to crimes) to various types of defenses against criminal charges. This edition also features robust pedagogical tools to enhance student comprehension, including chapter outlines, learning objectives, key terms, case-in-point boxes, and thought-provoking discussion questions. Key Updates to This Edition:Expands coverage of the legal constraints on policing (Chapter 2)Covers the changing legal environment across federal and state jurisdictions with respect to abortion (Chapter 3 and Chapter 4)Covers freedom of speech as it relates to protests and demonstrations (Chapter 3 and Chapter 10)Discusses recent changes to gambling and drug laws - i.e., legalization of sports gambling and marijuana (Chapter 8)Provides greater treatment of the defenses of necessity, duress, and self-defense (Chapter 12)This makes an ideal text for students of criminal justice, legal studies, political science, and paralegal studies as well as an invaluable reference for the criminal justice professional.

Constitutional Law Today serves as an introductory text for those students contemplating careers as law enforcement or corrections officers, prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges, or other criminal justice professionals. In fourteen highly readable and relatable chapters, the authors focus on the aspects of constitutional law that most impact the day-to-day operations of the criminal justice system. They encourage readers to develop a deep understanding of how and why the Constitution, and the judicial decisions that interpret it, apply to police officers and others working in the justice system.The authors provide pedagogically rich materials such as recurring boxes that examine important events, both historic and modern, including The Constitution and Social Justice and Focus on Law Enforcement.This book is intended primarily for constitutional law courses in criminal justice programs at two- and four-year institutions.