This fascinating book recounts the compelling stories behind 14 of
the most important criminal procedure cases in American legal
history. Many constitutional protections that Americans take for
granted today-the right to exclude illegally obtained evidence, the
right to government-financed counsel, and the right to remain
silent, among others-were not part of the original Bill of Rights,
but were the result of criminal trials and judicial
interpretations. The untold stories behind these cases reveal
circumstances far more interesting than any legal dossier can
evoke. Author J. Michael Martinez provides a brief introduction to
the drama and intrigue behind 14 leading court cases in American
law. This engaging text presents a short summary of high-profile
legal proceedings from the late 19th century through recent times
and includes key landmark cases in which the court established the
parameters of probable cause for searches, the features of due
process, and the legality of electronic surveillance. The work
offers concise explanations and analysis of the facts as well as
the lasting significance of the cases to criminal procedure.
Includes 20 photographs of key participants and scenes Explains
legal principles through engaging, jargon-free prose Connects the
importance of the cases to constitutional criminal procedure
Explores the impact of Supreme Court decisions
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
