NCJ Number
157100
Editor(s)
L L Weinreb
Date Published
1995
Length
1191 pages
Annotation
This book provides the texts of leading constitutional cases related to the investigation and prosecution of crime.
Abstract
The cases have been edited by eliminating material that is largely irrelevant to criminal justice, historical material, analyses of prior cases, and separate opinions that do not provide insight into prevailing constitutional doctrine. Concurring and dissenting opinions that contribute to the discussion at hand are included. The chapters describe selected provisions of the Constitution, and cover cases related to due process of law; arrest and search and seizure; electronic surveillance, agents and informants, and entrapment; the right to counsel; the privilege against self-incrimination; lineups; preliminary examination; bail; indictment; the right to a speedy trial; plea bargaining; trial by jury; trial issues; double jeopardy; sentencing; and collateral attack.