Criminal Law, Procedure, and Evidence

In addition to delving into criminal law and procedure, this volume considers how constitutional law shapes the legal process. Each chapter contains a problem that highlights one or more classic criminal justice scenarios that could compromise constitutional rights, such as an automobile stop or a police interrogation. These are presented from the view of citizens caught up in an investigation and from police attempting to enforce the law. The goal is to educate readers regarding liberty and security so that they may apply critical thinking when confronted with criminal issues involving constitutional principles.