Criminal Procedure: A Contemporary Perspective, Second Edition

James R. Acker, JD, PhD, Distinguished Teaching Professor, School of Criminal Justice, University at Albany, New York, David C. Brody, JD, PhD, Associate Professor, Criminal Justice Program, Washington State University, Spokane

Criminal Procedure: A Contemporary Perspective, Second Edition provides students with an introduction to the rules and principles of criminal procedure law. This text uses a case study approach to help students develop the analytical skills necessary to understand the origins, context, and evolutions of the law; concentrates on U.S. Supreme Court decisions interpreting both state and federal constitutions and introduces students to the reference strategies used for basic legal research.

Students will find this text a comprehensive overview which presents the complex subject of criminal procedure in an innovative new format to maximize comprehension.