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  criminal procedure textbook: Canadian Criminal Law Don Stuart, 1982
  criminal procedure textbook: Foundations of Criminal and Civil Law in Canada Nora Rock, Valerie Hoag, Gargi Mukherji, 2017-02 This text offers a broad and basic survey of Canadian Law and its subdivisions and aims to ensure readers are able to analyze and classify offences and identify possible defences in criminal cases.--
  criminal procedure textbook: Digital Evidence in Criminal Law Daniel M. Scanlan, 2011 This title addresses the legal issues relating to digital evidence collected during the course of a criminal investigation and its subsequent use at trial. It surveys key technologies (cookies, web-cases, recovery methods) and explains them in a simple, easy to understand fashion.
  criminal procedure textbook: From Crime to Punishment David Perrier, Joel E. Pink, 2003
  criminal procedure textbook: Textbook on Criminal Law Michael J. Allen, 2015 Textbook on Criminal Law combines succinct focused coverage, alongside the author's respected critique and analysis of the law, judgements, and legal reform. Covering all of the topics studied on undergraduate and GDL criminal law courses the text provides the ideal balance of coverage and detail.
  criminal procedure textbook: CRIMINAL PROCEDURE IN CANADA. STEVEN. PENNEY, 2022
  criminal procedure textbook: The Anatomy of Criminal Procedure Steve Coughlan, Alex Gorlewski, 2019-07-10 Criminal law is a powerful legal tool in Canadian society consisting of numerous procedural rules but little organization. Provisions of the Criminal Code that are directly relevant to each other are often separated by many different (and usually irrelevant) sections and subsections. The common law rules of criminal procedure, meanwhile, are often established incrementally, in numerous cases decided over a long period of time. With both the Code and common law, it can be difficult and time-consuming to assemble and explain the entire legal framework governing a particular police power or court procedure. This deficiency in the law is what led authors Steve Coughlan and Alex Gorlewski to create a comprehensible resource that clarifies the relationships among the individual statutory provisions and the common law rules of criminal procedure.The Anatomy of Criminal Procedure: A Visual Guide to the Law illustrates the law of criminal procedure through nearly seventy annotated charts and diagrams. Across the whole criminal process -- from search and seizure to appeals and sentencing -- this book consolidates the statutory and common law rules around each step, visually depicts how they fit together, and explains in detailed annotations how the rules work and have been interpreted by courts. This is a valuable text for practitioners who work with the criminal process every day, as well as for students learning it for the first time. Coughlan and Gorlewski aim to outline the law as it was created and implemented by our institutions, while providing the coherence it sometimes lacks yet certainly requires.
  criminal procedure textbook: Criminal Process in Queensland Heather Douglas, Emma Higgins, Malcolm Barrett, 2017 This well-researched and clearly written book covers the spectrum of criminal process in Queensland, including areas often neglected by other texts, beginning with an overview of recent reforms and the onus of proof the book covers police investigation procedures, police accountability and charge and bail, through to pre-trial processes, trial, sentencing and appeal. The book also includes a discussion of the role of and response to victims in the criminal justice process.
  criminal procedure textbook: Constitutional Criminal Procedure Andrew E. Taslitz, Margaret L. Paris, 2003 Taslitz and Paris' Constitutional Criminal Procedure provides detailed information on criminal code. The casebook provides the tools for fast, easy, on-point research. Part of the University Casebook Series®, it includes selected cases designed to illustrate the development of a body of law on a particular subject. Text and explanatory materials designed for law study accompany the cases.
  criminal procedure textbook: A Practical Guide to Criminal Procedure in New Zealand Ian Murray, 2013-07 A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE IN NEW ZEALAND is designed to be a convenient, practical and portable handbook for anyone working with the new criminal procedure legislation, and associated rules and regulations.
  criminal procedure textbook: Canadian Criminal Code Offences Canada, John L. Gibson, 1986
  criminal procedure textbook: Comparative Criminal Procedure Jacqueline E. Ross, Stephen C. Thaman, 2016-06-24 This Handbook presents innovative research that compares different criminal procedure systems by focusing on the mechanisms by which legal systems seek to avoid error, protect rights, ground their legitimacy, expand lay participation in the criminal process and develop alternatives to criminal trials, such as plea bargaining, as well as alternatives to the criminal process as a whole, such as intelligence operations. The criminal procedures examined in this book include those of the United States, Germany, France, Spain, Russia, India, Latin America, Taiwan and Japan, among others.
  criminal procedure textbook: Commonwealth Caribbean Criminal Practice and Procedure Dana S. Seetahal, 2014-06-05 The fourth edition of this best-selling book has been thoroughly revised to take into account recent developments in the law in criminal practice and procedure across the region. The only textbook that explores criminal practice and procedure as it relates to the Commonwealth Caribbean, the book clarifies the state law in each of 11 jurisdictions, at the same time making it clear when laws are the same or similar and highlighting where differences among jurisdictions occur. Both statute law and common law are examined in the relevant jurisdictions, which include Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Barbados, Jamaica and Grenada amongst others. The impact of statutory changes in the laws are analysed, as well as recent developments in the common law. Throughout the text the statutory law in the Commonwealth Caribbean is compared to similar English legislation, in the light of the analysis of such legislation in English case law. Commonwealth Caribbean Criminal Practice and Procedure is the recommended textbook for all profes- sional law schools in the Commonwealth Caribbean and is used at regional universities as a reference book for criminal justice students. In addition, as the only book that deals specifically with criminal practice and procedure in the regions, it has proved a valuable reference tool for legal practitioners, judicial officers and police officers.
  criminal procedure textbook: Criminal Procedure for the Criminal Justice Professional John N. Ferdico, Henry Fradella, Christopher Totten, 2008-03-17 CRIMINAL PROCEDURE FOR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROFESSIONAL, Tenth Edition, is the most accurate, up-to-date, and readable criminal procedure text available today, and its uniquely practical, real-life approach make it the best possible reference book for current and future criminal justice professionals. From individual rights to arrest, search and seizure, confessions, and pretrial identifications, this best seller provides students with all the information they need to understand the legal aspects of police investigatory practices. Using clear and concise statements of criminal procedure law and understandable explanations of the reasoning behind the law, authors John N. Ferdico, Henry F. Fradella, and Christopher Totten clarify potentially confusing and obscure legal matter. They reduce the complexity of criminal procedure law into simple, straightforward guidelines and recommendations, illustrated with interesting examples of actual cases. CRIMINAL PROCEDURE FOR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROFESSIONAL, Tenth Edition, gives students everything they need to develop a comprehensive understanding of the legal rights, duties, and liabilities of law enforcement professionals. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
  criminal procedure textbook: Advanced Introduction to U.S. Criminal Procedure Christopher Slobogin, 2020-08-11 Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences and law, expertly written by the world's leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas. In this Advanced Introduction, Christopher Slobogin covers every significant aspect of U.S. criminal procedure. Focusing on Supreme Court cases and the most important statutory rules that provide the framework for the criminal justice system, he illuminates the nuances of American criminal procedure doctrine and offers factual examples of how it is applied. Chapters cover police practices such as search and seizure, interrogation, and identification procedures, as well as the pretrial, trial and post-conviction process. Key features include: - A clear and engaging writing style, with key terms defined and relevant examples provided - An examination of the competing goals and values that have influenced doctrine - Coverage of all key Supreme Court cases as well as important federal and state statutes and rules - Empirical studies examining the realities of the criminal process - A logical flow design in each chapter to facilitate analysis of every significant criminal procedure issue This Advanced Introduction will be invaluable reading for all students of U.S. law and undergraduate students of constitutional criminal procedure. It will also be useful to those in disciplines such as criminology, public policy, and political science, as well as to policy makers who are looking for an overview of the topic.
  criminal procedure textbook: Introduction to Criminal Investigation Michael Birzer, Cliff Roberson, 2018-07-31 The manner in which criminal investigators are trained is neither uniform nor consistent, ranging from sophisticated training protocols in some departments to on-the-job experience alongside senior investigators in others. Ideal for students taking a first course in the subject as well as professionals in need of a refresher, Introduction to Criminal Investigation uses an accessible format to convey concepts in practical, concrete terms. Topics discussed include: The history of criminal investigation in Western society Qualifications for becoming an investigator, the selection process, and ideal training requirements Crime scene search techniques, including planning and post-search debriefing Preparing effective field notes and investigative reports Interviewing and interrogating Types of evidence found at the crime scene and how to collect, package, and preserve it The contributions of forensic science to criminal investigations and the equipment used in crime labs Investigative protocol for a range of crimes, including property crimes, auto theft, arson, financial crimes, homicide, assault, sex crimes, and robbery Specialized investigations, including drug trafficking, cybercrime, and gang-related crime Legal issues involved in criminal investigations and preparing a case for trial Bringing together contributions from law enforcement personnel, academics, and attorneys, the book combines practical and theoretical elements to provide a comprehensive examination of today‘s criminal investigative process. The accessible manner in which the information is conveyed makes this an ideal text for a wide-ranging audience.
  criminal procedure textbook: Criminal Procedure , 2016
  criminal procedure textbook: Criminal Procedure Neal R. Bevans, 2020-09-15 Criminal Procedure: An Introduction for Criminal Justice Professionals is a student-friendly, practical, and timely overview of the essential topics in the field. Designed with the student in mind, Neal R. Bevans brings his wealth of experience as a prosecutor, defense attorney, and author to this accessible textbook. With broad coverage that emphasizes how criminal procedure works in the real world, students will gain a solid foundation in the fundamentals of the law, as well as an understanding of how to apply what they have learned. New to the Second Edition: Now covering only criminal procedure, the text offers a focused introduction to the field. Reorganized and expanded with new chapters on Constitutional Issues and Evidence and The Exclusionary Rule Chapters on the Fourth and Fifth Amendments reorganized to improve the teachability of the material. New cases included throughout the book Improved and expanded end of chapter exercises and practice questions for test review Updated with the latest developments in Criminal Procedure Professors and students will benefit from: Broad coverage that includes both traditional and cutting-edge topics Well-crafted pedagogy, including learning objectives at the start of each chapter; boldfaced legal terms, with definitions in the margins; figures and charts that visually translate concepts and procedures; and end-of-chapter questions, activities, and assignments to enrich learning. Scenarios that exemplify how the law is applied in practice. Edited cases at the end of each chapter.
  criminal procedure textbook: Principles of Criminal Law in Queensland and Western Australia Kelley Burton, Wayne Thomas Crofts, Stella Tarrant, 2015 A student-focused, approachable textbook designed as a complete course companion for all stages and levels of study. The inclusion of summaries, revision questions and problem questions make it highly useful for students approaching subject for the first time students preparing for exams.
  criminal procedure textbook: Principles of Criminal Procedure Wayne R. LaFave, 2009 This book, for use in connection with a course focused upon the formal part of the criminal process, covers counsel, bail, the charging decision, preliminary hearing and grand jury review, the prosecution's location and scope, speedy trial, pleading and discovery, guilty pleas, jury trial, pretrial publicity, the trial, double jeopardy, sentencing, appeal, and collateral attack. All sections in the book are cross-referenced to comparable sections of the authors' seven-volume Criminal Procedure treatise containing more detailed analysis and citations to additional supporting authorities.
  criminal procedure textbook: Criminal Procedure Neil P. Cohen, Donald J. Hall, Stanley E. Adelman, 2008
  criminal procedure textbook: Understanding Criminal Procedure: Investigation Joshua Dressler, Alan C. Michaels, 2010 The fifth edition of Understanding Criminal Procedure is new in many respects. Most significantly, it has been enlarged to two volumes. The first volume is intended for use in criminal procedure courses focusing primarily or exclusively on police investigatory process. Such courses are variously titled: Criminal Procedure I; Criminal Procedure: Investigation; Criminal Procedure: Police Practices; Constitutional Criminal Procedure; etc. Because some such courses also cover the defendant's right to counsel at trial and appeal, the first volume includes a chapter on this non-police-practice issue. (The latter chapter is also included in Volume Two.) The second volume of Understanding Criminal Procedure covers the criminal process after the police investigation ends, and the adjudicative process commences. This book is useful in criminal procedure courses (variously entitled Criminal Procedure II; Criminal Procedure: Adjudication; etc.) that follow the criminal process through the various stages of adjudication, commencing with pretrial issues — such as charging, pretrial release and discovery — and continuing with the trial itself and then post-conviction proceedings: sentencing and appeals. Understanding Criminal Procedure is primarily designed for law students. The authors have written the Text so that students can use it with confidence that it will assist them in course preparation, and professors can recommend or assign the volumes to students with confidence that they will improve classroom dialogue. Based on comments that the authors received in the past from students and professors alike, they predict that this new, expanded edition of Understanding Criminal Procedure will serve the needs of students and professors even better. Also, based on the experience of prior editions, including citations to this Text in scholarly literature and judicial opinions, we are confident that the two volumes will prove useful to scholars, practicing lawyers, and courts. Understanding Criminal Procedure covers the most important United States Supreme Court cases in the field. Where pertinent, the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, federal statutes, and lower federal and state court cases are considered. The broad overarching policy issues of criminal procedure are laid out; and some of the hottest debates in the field are considered in depth and, we think, objectively. Readers should find the Text user-friendly. Students who want a thorough grasp of a topic can and should read the relevant chapter in its entirety. However, each chapter is divided into subsections, so that readers with more refined research needs can find answers to their questions efficiently. The authors also include citations to important scholarship, both classic and recent, into which readers may delve more deeply regarding specific topics. And, because so many of the topics interrelate, cross-referencing footnotes are included, so that readers can easily move from one part of the Text to another, if necessary.
  criminal procedure textbook: Watt's Manual of Criminal Evidence, 2017 David Watt, 2017
  criminal procedure textbook: The Criminal Justice System of the Netherlands Piet Hein P. H. M. C. Kempen, Piet Hein van Kempen, Sven Brinkhoff, Maartje Krabbe, 2019 The criminal justice system of the Netherlands offers an introduction to our fascinating legal system from a criminal law angle. It is recommended to students taking an introductory course on Dutch criminal law or on comparative criminal law and is also an excellent starting point for foreign researchers who wish to explore the Dutch criminal law system.
  criminal procedure textbook: R.V. Kelkar's Criminal Procedure R. V. Kelkar, 1993-01-01
  criminal procedure textbook: Criminal Procedure Stephen Gerard Coughlan, 2016 This book explains the body of rules and principles that govern the investigation, prosecution, and adjudication of any offence for which an accused person would have a criminal record if found guilty by a court exercising jurisdiction under the Criminal Code. These include rules related to police powers, the right to counsel, etc.
  criminal procedure textbook: Learning Criminal Procedure Ric Simmons, Renée McDonald Hutchins, 2019-08-21 Learning Criminal Procedure: Investigations teaches students the law that governs the investigation of criminal cases. The book presents the legal rules directly in plain language. Each topic includes a clear, straightforward description of the binding legal rules, illustrations of how the rules are applied using examples and summaries of cases, and longer excerpts of the leading Supreme Court cases. The book highlights evolving or ambiguous areas of the law, and provides scores of review questions so that students can test their mastery of each issue. The book's authors build on their combined decades of practical experience to explain the law in plain language and explore the policy justifications behind the rules.
  criminal procedure textbook: Criminal Laws Stephen Gray, Jenny Blokland, 2012 For decades the Northern Territory's criminal law has stood at the jurisprudential frontier of Australia: grappling with a unique set of circumstances, almost entirely dominated by the situation of its Aboriginal people.This 2nd edition deals in detail with the sweeping changes introduced in 2005 by Part IIAA of the NT Criminal Code. These changes often mirror the Criminal Code (Cth), and have completely rewritten many of the NT Code's most significant provisions, including the law of murder, rape, and many serious offences against the person.The book covers procedure and all the major offences, together with public order offences and sentencing. It contains a separate chapter on Aboriginal people that deals with all the recent developments, including the Intervention, and a detailed chapter on the unique history of the Territory's criminal law.
  criminal procedure textbook: An Introduction to International Criminal Law and Procedure , 2010
  criminal procedure textbook: Learning Canadian Criminal Law , 2012 This comprehensive text provides vital background information and a coherent structure for understanding the law. Focusing on the substantive aspects of the criminal justice system and the trial context, this casebook covers the adversary system, how the elements of crime are proven, defences and sentencing practices. Features include a concentration on the main sources (including the Criminal Code), key judicial decisions and critical review, judicious editing of the increasingly lengthy reasons for judgment in major cases, an extended introductory section and problems based on actual decisions or designed to provoke thought on current social issues.--Pub. desc.
  criminal procedure textbook: Criminal Law and Procedure Kent Roach, Emma Cunliffe, James Stribopoulos, Benjamin L. Berger, 2015-06
  criminal procedure textbook: Criminal Law Perspectives John Lance Anderson, Brendon Murphy, Ben Livings, Wendy Kukulies-Smith, Natalia Antolak-Saper, Shireen Emily Daft, 2021 Criminal Law Perspectives: From Principles to Practice is an engaging introduction to the criminal law in New South Wales, Victoria, the Australian Capital Territory and the Commonwealth Criminal Code. It takes a comparative approach to the law in these jurisdictions, focusing on prevalent summary offences, substantive federal offences and criminal procedure. Complex concepts are explained and contextualised by linking them to practical applications. Each chapter is supported by tools for self-assessment: review questions; case boxes summarising and extracting key historical and contemporary cases; and longer, narrative end-of-chapter problems that promote student engagement and help students develop problem-solving skills and independent thinking. Criminal Law Perspectives explores the development of criminal law principles in Australia, and provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of criminal law for students studying in the area for the first time.
  criminal procedure textbook: Janab's Key to Criminal Procedure Hamid Sultan bin Abu Backer, 2014
  criminal procedure textbook: Halsbury's Laws of India , 1999
  criminal procedure textbook: Learning Canadian Criminal Procedure R. J. Delisle, Don Stuart, 1996
  criminal procedure textbook: Learning Canadian Criminal Procedure R. J. Delisle, Don Stuart, 1988
  criminal procedure textbook: Criminal Procedure in Canada Steven; Rondinelli Penney (Vincenzo (Enzo); Stribopoulos, James), 2017
  criminal procedure textbook: Criminal Procedure Matthew Lippman, 2022-08-26 This contemporary, comprehensive, case-driven textbook from award-winning teacher Matthew Lippman covers the constitutional foundation of criminal procedure and includes numerous cases selected for their appeal to today’s students. Organized around the challenge of striking a balance between rights and liberties, Criminal Procedure emphasizes diversity and its impact on how laws are enforced. Built-in learning aids, including You Decide scenarios, Legal Equations, and Criminal Procedure in the News features, engage students and help them master key concepts. Fully updated throughout, the Fifth Edition includes today’s most recent legal developments and decisions. This title is accompanied by a complete teaching and learning package in SAGE Vantage, an intuitive learning platform that integrates quality SAGE textbook content with assignable multimedia activities and auto-graded assessments to drive student engagement and ensure accountability. Unparalleled in its ease of use and built for dynamic teaching and learning, Vantage offers customizable LMS integration and best-in-class support.
  criminal procedure textbook: Criminal Procedure Rolando V. Del Carmen, 2009-01-30 Filled with many examples from real-world situations faced by today's law enforcement professionals, Criminal Procedure: Law and Practice, International Edition gives you a practical understanding of the current legal guidelines in criminal procedure. Complete, current, and accurate - without bogging you down in unnecessary details - this engaging book includes coverage of the law on arrests, searches and seizures, vehicle stops, use of force, interrogations, and line-ups. It also discusses current topics such as racial profiling, DNA evidence, plea bargaining, terrorism, and electronic surveillance. Long known for its relevance to day-to-day law enforcement, this book features interesting case briefs, sample police forms, hypothetical cases, and coverage of the most recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings. Clear and reader-friendly, this book makes law enforcement legal concepts easy to understand and apply.
  criminal procedure textbook: Criminal Procedure Roger Wright, 2015 Criminal Procedure: From the Courtroom to the Street is a criminal procedure textbook specifically designed for the undergraduate college student. This text provides students with an understanding of the legal theories involved, the constitutional reasoning for such theories and procedures and then most importantly, how those theories are applied in the real world. The objective of this text is to not only teach the law, but also offer students an understanding of how the law is actually applied in the field and in the courtroom. Key Features andOn the Streetand scenarios throughout the book provide an opportunity for the students to apply legal theory to real world street situations. Focused on the legal decision-making skills criminal justice professionals need when making an arrest, collecting evidence, or conducting an interrogation. Vibrant, relevant and readable approach enables students to learn not only the constitutional foundations for the laws and rules of criminal procedure but also how the law applies in today's world. The text is logically organized into a variety of topic areas that are pertinent to the actual work of criminal justice professionals. The author's extensive experience as a police officer, lawyer, and professor gives the book an ideal balance of theory and practice.
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