Criminal justice professionals often do not receive the training they need to recognize constitutional principles that apply to their everyday work. Constitutional Law for Criminal Justice offers a way to solve this problem by providing a comprehensive, well-organized, and up-to-date analysis of constitutional issues that affect criminal justice professionals. Constitutional Law for Criminal Justice makes complex concepts accessible to students at all levels of criminal justice education. The chapters begin with an outline and end with a summary. Key terms and concepts are defined in the glossary. Tables, figures, and charts are used to synthesize and simplify information. The result is an incomparably clear, student-friendly textbook that has remained a leader in criminal justice education for 50 years.
See also, generally, R. Michael Cassidy, Toward a More Independent Grand Jury: Recasting and Enforcing the Prosecutor's Duty to Disclose Exculpatory Evidence, 13 GEO. J. LEGAL ETHICS 361, fn 33 (2000) (“Stated simply, the prosecution ...
To further readers’ understanding of the nature of these procedures, this book examines both the Constitution’s relevant provisions and the central developments in their interpretation by the Supreme Court and other U.S. courts.
Illuminating concepts in plain language, eliminating unnecessary legal jargon, and clarifying nuances in the law, this new edition of Constitutional Law and Criminal Justice simplifies understanding of the United States judicial system for ...
Presents an up-to-date analysis of critical constitutional issues.
Constitutional Law for Criminal Justice Professionals
Only two of the Furman Justices thought the death penalty was invalid in all circumstances, and legislative bodies seeking to reinstate the practice immediately set about drafting statutes that would correct the faults identified in the ...
Extremely student friendly, the text avoids legalese and is packed with real-world illustrations.
A Plain Language Explanation on Constitutional Law Kenneth Bresler ... Such evidence is called “Brady material. ... Brady's lawyer, in his closing argument to the jury, conceded that Brady was guilty of first-degree murder.
This constitutional law text focuses primarily on the Fourth Amendment (reasonable search and seizure) and the Fifth Amendment (double jeopardy, testifying against oneself), since they are the most relevant to...
Constitutional Law for Criminal Justice