Constitutional Law for the Criminal Justice Professional / Edition 1

by Carl J. Franklin

Overview

Written in a simple, straightforward manner, this book will help today's criminal justice student better understand con law issues as well as the complicated development of constitutional rights and law. In its simple, easy to understand format, this book is a must for both current criminal justice professionals and students studying to enter the profession.
Constitutional Law for the Criminal Justice Professional covers search and seizure, arrest and civil rights as well as the judiciary, first amendment, due process and the judicial system.
By an author with more than ten years experience as a police officer, another seven years as an attorney (both prosecuting and defending criminal cases), and more than seven years teaching law, this book is a valuable source of knowledge and understanding. It helps today's criminal justice student and professional be better prepared for tomorrow's needs.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780849311550
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/16/1999
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	348
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Introduction to Constitutional Law
Article III-The Judiciary
First Amendment-Religion and Expression
Fourth Amendment-Search and Seizure
Fifth Amendment-Rights of Persons
Rights of Accused in Criminal Prosecutions
Eighth Amendment-Further Guarantees in Criminal Cases
Fourteenth Amendment-Due Process and Equal Protection

Editorial Reviews

A study of the most dramatic and significant areas in constitutional law that is designed to be both an educational and reference tool for professionals at all levels. The concise commentary focuses on the issues that most affect the criminal justice professional with topics ranging from search and seizure, arrest and civil rights to the First Amendment, due process and the judicial system. Appendices include the US Constitution and its amendments, and at the end of each chapter there is a list of cases offering full citations. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknew.com)

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