Criminal Law and Procedure
By Daniel E. Hall, J.D., Ed.D
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Present the latest laws, updated regulations and current practices with Hall's CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE, 8E. This edition addresses every aspect of the law while detailing the duties a paralegal must perform when working in criminal law. Comprehensive coverage and foundational concepts in both criminal law and criminal procedure blend with new cutting-edge developments and emerging trends. Updated statistics present data through 2019, while new material addresses topics such as today's surveillance and interrogation techniques, riots and vandalism in 2020 and 2021, current search and seizure practices as well as issues of race, policing and the qualified immunity standard. Updated, edited cases present both current and landmark decisions, and intriguing sidebar topics spark lively discussions. Numerous learning features address pertinent topics and help sharpen analytical skills. Use this edition and supplements for your combined or separate criminal law and criminal procedure classes.
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Present the latest laws, updated regulations and current practices with Hall's CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE, 8E. This edition addresses every aspect of the law while detailing the duties a paralegal must perform when working in criminal law. Comprehensive coverage and foundational concepts in both criminal law and criminal procedure blend with new cutting-edge developments and emerging trends. Updated statistics present data through 2019, while new material addresses topics such as today's surveillance and interrogation techniques, riots and vandalism in 2020 and 2021, current search and seizure practices as well as issues of race, policing and the qualified immunity standard. Updated, edited cases present both current and landmark decisions, and intriguing sidebar topics spark lively discussions. Numerous learning features address pertinent topics and help sharpen analytical skills. Use this edition and supplements for your combined or separate criminal law and criminal procedure classes.
"ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS" CHALLENGE STUDENTS TO CAREFULLY CONTEMPLATE ETHICAL QUESTIONS AND TODAY'S PRINCIPLES. These ethical features in every chapter expose students to both general ethical principles and to specific ethical questions related to criminal law. Thought-provoking content challenges students to critically examine many of today's real ethical dilemmas.
INTRIGUING SIDEBARS SPARK LIVELY CLASS DISCUSSIONS. Students become both interested and involved in debating and following the latest issues related to today's criminal justice system and criminal law.
PROVEN REVIEW QUESTIONS GUIDE STUDENTS IN STUDY AND RETENTION OF KEY MATERIAL. These Review Questions require content-supported answers, which reinforce and help readers retain important chapter concepts.
CHAPTER PROBLEMS AND CRITICAL-THINKING EXERCISES HONE STUDENTS' SKILLS. These problems and exercises not only check understanding, but are also useful in helping readers develop and sharpen their critical thinking and problem-solving skills that are critical for success in criminal justice today.
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Part 1. Criminal Law
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