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Constitutional Law for Criminal Justice
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Criminal justice professionals often do not receive the training they need to recognize the constitutional principles that apply to their daily work. Constitutional Law for Criminal Justice offers a way to solve this problem by providing a comprehensive, wellorganized, and uptodate analysis of constitutional issues that affect criminal justice professionals. Chapter 1 summarizes the organization and content of the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the Fourteenth Amendment. The next eight chapters cover the constitutional principles that regulate investigatory detentions, traffic stops, arrests, use of force, search and seizure, technologically assisted surveillance, the Wiretap Act, interrogations and confessions, selfincrimination, witness identification procedures, the right to counsel, procedural safeguards during criminal trials, First Amendment issues relevant to law enforcement, capital punishment, and much more. The final chapter covers the constitutional rights of criminal justice professionals in the workplace, their protection under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, and their accountability under 42 U.S.C. 1983 for violating the constitutional rights of others. Part II contains abstracts of key judicial decisions exemplifying how the doctrines covered in earlier chapters are being applied by the courts. The combination of text and cases creates flexibility in structuring class time.Constitutional Law for Criminal Justice makes complex concepts accessible to students in all levels of criminal justice education. The chapters begin with an outline and end with a summary. Key Terms and Concepts are defined in the Glossary. Tables, figures, and charts are used to synthesize and simplify information. The result is an incomparably clear, studentfriendly textbook that has remained a leader in criminal justice education for more than 45 years.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Constitutional Law for Criminal Justice'? A: 'Constitutional Law for Criminal Justice' focuses on providing a comprehensive understanding of the constitutional principles that impact criminal justice professionals in their daily work.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 902 pages.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'Constitutional Law for Criminal Justice' is Jacqueline R. Kanovitz.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This book is available in its 14th edition.
- Q: When was 'Constitutional Law for Criminal Justice' published? A: The book was published on February 27, 2015.
- Q: Is the book suitable for beginners in criminal justice? A: Yes, the book is designed to make complex concepts accessible for students at all levels of criminal justice education.
- Q: Does the book include real case studies? A: Yes, the second part of the book contains abstracts of key judicial decisions that illustrate how constitutional doctrines are applied in court.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers a wide range of topics including investigatory detentions, arrests, use of force, search and seizure, and rights of criminal justice professionals.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: 'Constitutional Law for Criminal Justice' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Are there any supplementary materials included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes tables, figures, and charts to help synthesize and simplify the information presented.