Constitutional Law for the Criminal Justice Professional

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 p

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040081051
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/16/1999
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	328
File size:	1 MB

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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