Criminal Procedure - Scheb

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Résumé :
Clear and extremely readable, CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, Seventh Edition, is packed with current cases and real-world examples. The text couples a classic organization and traditional presentation of case law with cutting-edge coverage of recent trends in law and procedure. The authors' combined academic and practical legal experience gives you firsthand insights into the American legal system. Utilizing extensive case material, the text covers the historical background of criminal procedure and includes the latest Supreme Court decisions and other developments in criminal justice today.

Biographie:
John M. Scheb was born in Orlando, Florida, in 1926. He entered the practice of law in 1950. He served as associate municipal judge in Sarasota, Florida, from 1957 to 1959. From 1959 to 1970, he served as City Attorney for the city of Sarasota. In 1974, he was appointed to the Florida District Court of Appeal, second district, a position he held until his retirement in 1992. Judge Scheb holds the B.A. from Florida Southern College, the J.D. from the University of Florida, and the LL.M. from the University of Virginia. John M. Scheb, II attended the University of Florida, receiving a B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. in political science. He is Professor of Political Science and Head of the Political Science Department at the University of Tennessee, where he teaches criminal law, constitutional law, civil rights and liberties, administrative law, and law in society. Dr. Scheb has authored numerous articles in professional journals and is coauthor of several textbooks dealing with law-related aspects of political science. Proficient in survey research, Dr. Scheb has also served as a consultant to numerous government agencies, political candidates, corporations, attorneys, interest groups, and other nongovernmental organizations.

Sommaire:
Part I: LEGAL FOUNDATIONS OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE. 1. Fundamentals of Criminal Law and Procedure. 2. Organization of the Criminal Justice System. Part II: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE. 3. Search and Seizure. 4. Arrest, Interrogation, and Identification Procedures. 5. The Pretrial Process. 6. The Criminal Trial. 7. Sentencing and Punishment. 8. Appeal and Post-Conviction Relief. Appendix A: The Constitution of the United States.