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Taylor & Francis Ltd Constitutional Law And Criminal Justice by ROBERSON, CLIFF||
Illuminating US constitutional concepts in plain language and clarifying nuances in the law, this third edition of Constitutional Law and Criminal Justice simplifies understanding of the United States judicial system for those without advanced legal training. It updates recent decisions by the Supreme Court of the United States and includes a discussion on the current makeup and policy of the Supreme Court.Learning objectives and summary outlines of recent Supreme Court decisions, combined with practical examples and selected actual court documents, enhance students' understanding of the most important issues regarding the US Constitution and its application in the criminal justice system. The book begins with an overview of the Bill of Rights, followed by an examination of the components of the judiciary. It moves on to a discussion of due process; the First, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Eighth Amendments; and the exclusionary rule. A unique chapter addressing civil liability and the criminal justice professional is especially relevant to students in criminal justice programs.Concise and informative, this book is designed to be used in undergraduate courses in criminal justice and justice administration programs in universities and community colleges. Table of contents :-1. U.S. Constitution2. Concept of Due Process3. Fourth Amendment4. Fourth Amendment Issues5. Exclusionary Rule6. Fifth Amendment Issues7. Sixth Amendment Issues8. Eighth Amendment Issues9. First Amendment Issues10. Civil Liability11. Writ of Habeas Corpus 12. Epilogue Glossary ReferencesAppendix A U.S. ConstitutionAppendix B Search WarrantAppendix C Form for Writ of Habeas CorpusIndex