American Criminal Procedure Today

For years, the name Frank Schmalleger has been synonymous with scholarly and publishing excellence in the criminal justice field. Dr. Schmalleger is an acclaimed professor of criminal justice and has published dozens of textbooks and numerous scholarly articles exploring the highly dynamic world of crime, courts, and the criminally accused. In this project, Dr. Schmalleger joins with John Feldmeier, professor of political science, adjunct professor of law, and former criminal defense attorney, to produce a criminal procedure textbook that is designed to appeal to aspiring criminal justice professionals and other students interested in law.

• 1. The Power of Criminal Procedure 2. The Many Layers and Constitutional Foundations of Criminal Procedure 3. Sources and Semantics of Criminal Procedure 4. The Administrative Beginnings of Criminal Procedure 5. Constitutional and Legal Standards for Obtaining Discovery and Other Evidence Prior to Trial 6. Pretrial Motions, Exclusionary Rule, and Plea Bargaining 7. The Fourth Amendment: Arrests and Seizures of Persons 8. The Fourth Amendment: Evidentiary Searches and Seizures 9. The Fifth Amendment: Right Against Self Incrimination 10. The Sixth Amendment Right to Counsel and Pretrial Identifications 11. The Right to a Fair Trial 12. Sentencing and Other Post-Verdict Trial Court Procedures 13. Criminal Appeals, Habeas Corpus, and other Post-Conviction Proceedings Appendix A. Legal Research and Briefing Appendix B. Constitution of the United States of America Glossary

The most complete and student friendly text that I have seen. The authors have set up the book so that it flows in a way that makes sense and does not jump around. This book is perfect for undergraduates because it provides them with the knowledge that they need without being overcomplicated.