Criminal Procedure: Investigation And Right To Counsel

by Ronald Jay Allen, Joseph L. Hoffmann, Debra A. Livingston

Designed to meet the need for a short survey course or a traditional investigation course, this sophisticated cases-and-notes book is derived from the authors' successful Comprehensive Criminal Procedure. By concentrating on the investigation stage without detouring into other areas, this new casebook offers the scope and depth of coverage necessary for a thorough course, in a straightforward and accessible presentation. Comprehensive and current, the casebook

policing materials due process and the right to counsel prosecutorial charging decisions grand juries plea bargaining and sentencing, topics often overlooked in other books but crucial to an understanding of criminal procedure Criminal Investigation and Right to Counsel gives both students and instructors what they

detailed coverage of the Fourth Amendment excellent cases, selected and edited to portray the key issues outstanding authorship from a team of recognized leaders who blend a wide range of backgrounds and expertise "law and society" approach, grounded in empirical research and the true impact of court decisions thoughtful, thematic organization well-written notes that challenge students to think about the ideas and questions raised appropriate balance of explanatory text and secondary material, which keeps the book to a manageable length

Genres: School, Law

1089 pages, Paperback

First published March 10, 2005

Reviews

[carol · Rating 4 out of 5]

dear reader, I have quibbled over this review as I know it has been anticipated by many. I must speak honestly and say there were many a day that I had not read the passage but did attend to the book club (class). nonetheless, I have gathered immense knowledge from this text and it was written much better than other books … say my corporations textbook for example. these chapters were set up logically, provided clear examples, included notes cases that were highlighted in class regularly, and has a clear structure that I could see myself revisiting to study for the final exam. much love to these authors and the clarity they attempted to give this subject. I must withhold the fifth star because it is a textbook after all.

[Kathryn]

Yes, I'm just adding these case books because I'm jealous that everyone else is reading fun books. So what?

[Katherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good textbook. But posit this - are warrants required or have they become the exception to the general expectation of exceptions. I dont know read the books.

[Michael I · Rating 2 out of 5]

not organized well.

[Kat · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well written, good content. Does a decent job of balancing the applicability of the law with its racist/sexist/classist framework, history, and effect. The notes at the beginning and end of each case provide great context and explanation. I read it for a class, but the book is well-written enough that I would easily be able to grasp material if I were reading on my own.

[sologdin · Rating 1 out of 5]

the US right to be free from search & seizure is great, but its remedies are awful, and the construction put upon the right by a police-state-oriented bench empties it of much content.