Criminal law and procedure : a courtroom approach /: a courtroom approach. (2019)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Stephanie A. Jirard.
• Authors: Jirard, Stephanie A
• Contents: Preface; Acknowledgments; About the Author; PART I. THE BASICS: HOW THE LAW WORKS; CHAPTER 1. Introduction to the Law; Learning Objectives; Sources of Criminal Law; How to Read Statutes and Case Briefs; The Geography of Legal Cases; The Actors in the Criminal Justice System; Protecting Citizens and Criminal Justice Professionals; Federalism and States’ Rights; Summary; Key Terms and Phrases; Problem-Solving Exercises; CHAPTER 2. THE CRIMINAL TRIAL PROCESS; Learning Objectives; Pretrial Identification Procedures; The Adversary System; Trial; How a Case Gets to the U.S. Supreme Court; Summary; Key Terms and Phrases; Problem-Solving Exercises; CHAPTER 3. CRIMINAL LAW BASICS; Learning Objectives; Mens Rea: The Guilty Mind; Actus Reus: The Guilty Act; Causation; Parties to Crime; Inchoate Crimes; Summary; Key Terms and Phrases; Problem-Solving Exercises; PART II. THE CRIMES: CRIMINAL LAW ELEMENTS; CHAPTER 4. CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON; Learning Objectives; Crimes Against the Person; Sex Offenses; Homicide; Robbery; Summary; Key Terms and Phrases; Problem-Solving Exercises; CHAPTER 5. CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY; Learning Objectives; Theft Crimes; White-Collar Crime; Burglary; Arson; Summary; Key Terms and Phrases; Problem-Solving Exercises; CHAPTER 6. CRIMES AGAINST THE PUBLIC; Learning Objectives; Crimes Against the Public; Crimes That Interfere With Government Services; Computer Crimes; Terrorism; Treason; Summary; Key Terms and Phrases; Problem-Solving Exercises; PART III. THE PROCEDURE: THE BILL OF RIGHTS; CHAPTER 7. THE FOURTH AMENDMENT AND WARRANTS; Learning Objectives; The Fourth Amendment; Seizures of the Person; The Warrant Requirement; Summary; Key Terms and Phrases; Problem-Solving Exercises; CHAPTER 8. EXCEPTIONS TO THE WARRANT REQUIREMENT; Learning Objectives; Warrantless Searches and Seizures; The Exclusionary Rule and the Good Faith Exception; Summary; Key Terms and Phrases; Problem-Solving Exercises; CHAPTER 9. THE FIFTH AMENDMENT AND CONFESSIONS; Learning Objectives; The Evolution of Miranda Warnings; Invoking the Rights Pursuant to Miranda; When Miranda is Violated; Summary; Key Terms and Phrases; Problem-Solving Exercises; CHAPTER 10. THE SIXTH AMENDMENT: COUNSEL AND TRIAL RIGHTS; Learning Objectives; The Sixth Amendment as Due Process Protection; Invoking the Right to Counsel; The Criminal Case; Summary; Key Terms and Phrases; Problem-Solving Exercises; PART IV. THE PERSONAL: OFFENDER-SPECIFIC PUNISHMENT; CHAPTER 11. THE FIRST AMENDMENT AND CRIMINAL LAW; Learning Objectives; Protected Speech; Unprotected Speech; Special First Amendment Issues; Freedom of Association; Freedom of Religion; Summary; Key Terms and Phrases; Problem-Solving Exercises; CHAPTER 12. DEFENSES; Learning Objectives; How Defenses Are Raised; Competency; Defenses Based on Excuse; Defenses Based on Justification; Summary; Key Terms and Phrases; Problem-Solving Exercises; CHAPTER 13. SENTENCING AND APPEALS; Learning Objectives; Sentencing Process; Types of Sentences; The Death Penalty; The Appellate Process; Summary; Key Terms and Phrases; Problem-Solving Exercises; Appendix A: The Constitution of the United States of America; Appendix B: Selected Excerpts From the Model Penal Code; Glossary; Notes; Case Index; Subject Index;
• Edition: 1st
• Publisher Details: Los Angeles : SAGE
• Publication Date: 2019
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 345.73; Criminal law -- United States; Criminal procedure -- United States; Criminal justice, Administration of -- United States; Trial practice -- United States
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781544352954
• Related ISBNs: 9781544327501
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