Criminal Procedure: From First Contact to Appeal / Edition 5

by John L. Worrall

Overview

This comprehensive text uses a real world focus to cover all of criminal procedure, from first contact to appeal.

Criminal Procedure: From First Contact to Appeal, 5e is a comprehensive introduction to criminal procedure, from first contact with the police, all the way through to appeal. The text is divided into five parts: (1) Introduction; (2) Search and Seizure; (3) Interrogations, Confessions, and Identification Procedures; (4) The Beginnings of Formal Proceedings; and (5) Trial, Conviction, and Beyond. The latter two topics are rarely covered in conventional criminal procedure books, particularly at the level of detail found in this text. This book presupposes no legal expertise, connects criminal procedure cases to the real world through innovative pedagogy, and encourages students through numerous decision making exercises to be critical thinkers by putting them in the position of judge.

Teaching and Learning Experience

This book presents a comprehensive introduction to criminal procedure, thoroughly presenting basic legal concepts and issues in a conversational written style and tone. It provides:

• Real World Focus: The text contains actual legal documents and excerpts from official policy manuals of police departments and other criminal justice agencies around the United States
• Clear, up-to-date coverage: Sequentially organized text is laden with the latest court cases and practical examples and illustrations
• Outstanding Pedagogical Features: Provides students with tools to master key concepts and content

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780133494952
Publisher:	Pearson
Publication date:	01/20/2014
Pages:	528
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

John L. Worrall is Professor and Criminology Program Head at the University of Texas at Dallas. He received a Ph.D. in Political Science from Washington State University in 1999. His areas of interest and expertise include policing, courts, and crime control policy, but he has also published research on correctional matters, legal issues, and a range of other criminal justice/criminology topics. His research has focused primarily on identifying successful programs, policies, and interventions aimed at preventing and controlling crime. In this vein, he has also authored a number of best-selling criminal justice books, including the popular Crime Control in America: What Works? (3rd edition, Pearson, forthcoming). He also currently serves as editor of the journal Police Quarterly.

Table of Contents

PART 1 Introduction

Chapter 1 Introduction to Criminal Procedure

Chapter 2 Remedies

PART 2 Search and Seizure  

Chapter 3 Introduction to Search and Seizure

Chapter 4 Searches and Arrests with Warrants

Chapter 5 Searches and Arrests without Warrants

Chapter 6 Actions Based on Reasonable Suspicion

Chapter 7 Actions Based on Administrative Justification and Consent

PART 3 Interrogations, Confessions and Identification Procedures

Chapter 8 Interrogations and Confessions

Chapter 9 Identification Procedures and the Roles of Witnesses

Part 4 The Beginnings of Formal Proceedings

Chapter 10 The Pretrial Process

Chapter 11 Prosecutors, Grand Juries and Defense Attorneys

Chapter 12 Plea Bargaining and Guilty Pleas

Part 5 Trial, Conviction, and Beyond  

Chapter 13 Rights at Trial

Chapter 14 More Rights at Trial

Chapter 15 Sentencing, Appeals, and Habeas Corpus