Constitutional law and criminal justice / Cliff Roberson.
| Author/creator | Roberson, Cliff, 1937- |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | Third edition. |
| Publication Info | New York : Routledge, 2022. |
| Description | 1 online resource |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Taylor & Francis eBooks |
| Subjects |
| Contents | U.S. Constitution -- The concept of due process -- Fourth Amendment -- Fourth Ammendment issues -- Exclusionary rule -- Fifth Amendment issues -- Sixth Amendment issues -- Eight Amendment -- First Amendment -- Civil liability -- Writ of Habeas Corpus. |
| Abstract | "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"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Source of description | Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher. |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Roberson, Cliff, 1937- Constitutional law and criminal justice Third edition. New York : Routledge, 2022 9781032016290 |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2021034312 |
| ISBN | 9781000515886 (epub) |
| ISBN | 9781003179375 (ebook) |
| ISBN | (hardback) |
| ISBN | (paperback) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |