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Constitutional Law and the Criminal Justice System

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ISBN-10: 0495095435

ISBN-13: 9780495095439

Edition: 4th 2008 (Revised)

Authors: J. Scott Harr, K�ren M. Hess

List price: $289.95
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With Harr and Hess's "legalese-free" text, you'll gain a firm understanding of our often-complex Constitution and criminal justice system. To ground you in the laws that shape the system and our society, the authors present you with a clearly organized, 'bird's-eye" view of the topic, supported by over 200 summarized cases that introduce you to the most influential and pertinent cases. Harr and Hess also devote considerable time to an exploration of the Fourth and Fifth Amendments, relevant because of their application to issues relevant to criminal justice: reasonable search and seizure, double jeopardy, and testifying against oneself.
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Book details

List price: $289.95
Edition: 4th
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Wadsworth
Publication date: 3/7/2007
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 448
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.2
Language: English

The late J. Scott Harr worked in various areas of the law for 30 years. He was the Chief Law Enforcement Officer and Public Safety Director for a suburb of the Twin Cities and served as a police officer for two other cities prior to that. In addition, he served as a firefighter and emergency medical technician. Licensed as a lawyer, police officer, and private investigator, he taught at Normandale Community College, Metropolitan State University, and Concordia University.

K�ren Matison Hess, PhD., (d. 2010) wrote extensively in law enforcement and criminal justice, gaining a respected reputation for the consistent pedagogical style around which she structured each textbook. She developed the original edition of MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION IN LAW ENFORCEMENT with Wayne Bennett and carried it through four very successful revisions; much of her work and influence remains unchanged in this new edition.

A Foundation for Understanding Constitutional Law
A Historical Overview
An Overview of Our Legal System
The Supreme Court of the United States: The Final Word
Reaching the Law
The Guarantees of the Constitution to Citizens: Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
Equal Protection Under the Law: Balancing Individual, State and Federal Rights
The First Amendment: Basic Freedom
The Second Amendment: The Gun Control Controversy
Constitutional Amendments Influencing the Criminal Justice System
The Fourth Amendment: An Overview of Constitutional Searches and Seizures
Conducting Constitutional Searches
Conducting Constitutional Seizures
The Fifth Amendment: Due Process and Obtaining Information Legally
The Sixth Amendment: Right to Counsel and a Fair Trial
The Eighth Amendment: Bail, Fines, and Punishment
Coming Full Circle
The Remaining Amendments and a Return to the Constitution
Epilogue
Appendices
Glossary