Constitutional Law and the Criminal Justice System

by J. Scott Harr, Kären M. Hess, Christine H. Orthmann

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, 7th Edition, equips you with a solid understanding of our complex Constitution and criminal justice system. The text avoids confusing "legalese," focusing instead on real-life examples to illustrate the material. More than 200 succinct, summarized cases written in plain English introduce you to the most influential and significant cases. You'll learn about the Fourth and Fifth Amendments, exploring their application to issues relevant to criminal justice: reasonable search and seizure, double jeopardy, and testifying against oneself. The seventh edition also includes expanded discussions of the First and Second Amendments as well as cutting-edge coverage of such high-profile topics as immigration, terrorism and homeland security, electronic surveillance and the use of drones, use of force, searches of cell phones and other digital evidence, and many others.

Genres: Textbooks

528 pages, Hardcover

First published July 3, 2001

Reviews

[Samuel Saul Richardson · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was the assigned textbook for my class Constitutional Law and Evidentiary Procedure that I taught through Sinclair Community College in the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections system.

As usually I tried to stay a few chapters ahead of the students. It was okay, obviously the sections on the Second Amendment, Police Brutality, and Impeachment needs updated and there were some chapters that I felt had entire sections that weren't relevant or needed.

[Terrance · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent book. Outlines the bill of rights in a very concise and understandable manner. Great book for undergrads, and those looking to go to law school. These laws are a must know for those who work in the criminal justice system.

I read this book for an undergrad class.