Constitutional Law for Criminal Justice

Constitutional Law for Criminal Justice, Sixteenth Edition, is a comprehensive textbook that provides criminal justice professionals with a well-organized and up-to-date analysis of constitutional issues that affect the U.S. justice system. It covers a wide range of topics, including investigatory detentions, traffic stops, arrests, use of force, search and seizure, technologically assisted surveillance, the Wiretap Act, interrogations and confessions, self-incrimination, witness identification procedures, the right to counsel, procedural safeguards during criminal trials, First Amendment issues relevant to law enforcement, and capital punishment. The book is designed to be accessible to students in all levels of criminal justice education and includes an instructor and student resources website with digital materials to test student knowledge and save time on lesson preparation.

Format: Hardback
Length: 860 pages
Publication date: 22 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Constitutional Law for Criminal Justice, Sixteenth Edition, is a comprehensive resource for criminal justice professionals seeking to understand the constitutional principles that govern their daily work. Authored by Jacqueline R. Kanovitz, Jefferson L. Ingram, and Christopher J. Devine, this edition offers a thorough and up-to-date analysis of constitutional issues that impact the U.S. justice system.

Chapter 1, Part I, provides an overview of the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the Fourteenth Amendment. It summarizes the organization and content of these fundamental documents and sets the stage for the subsequent chapters.

The following eight chapters delve into the constitutional principles that regulate various aspects of criminal justice practices. They cover investigatory detentions, traffic stops, arrests, use of force, search and seizure, technologically assisted surveillance, the Wiretap Act, interrogations and confessions, self-incrimination, witness identification procedures, the right to counsel, procedural safeguards during criminal trials, First Amendment issues relevant to law enforcement, and capital punishment. Each chapter is organized in a clear and concise manner, making it easy to navigate and comprehend the complex legal concepts.

The final chapter focuses on the constitutional rights of criminal justice professionals in the workplace. It discusses 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 that exemplify how the doctrines covered in the previous chapters are being applied by the courts. This combination of text and cases provides flexibility in structuring class time and allows students to engage with the material in various ways.

What sets this book apart is its accessibility to students at all levels of criminal justice education. The chapters begin with an outline that highlights the key points, and each chapter ends with a summary that reinforces the learning objectives. Key Terms and Concepts are defined in the Glossary, which provides a clear understanding of the terminology used throughout the text. Tables, figures, and charts are used to visually represent and simplify complex information, making the content more engaging and understandable.

The result is an incomparably clear, student-friendly textbook that offers a comprehensive and practical understanding of constitutional law for criminal justice professionals. Whether you are a law enforcement officer, prosecutor, defense attorney, or criminal justice student, this book will be an invaluable resource for your studies and professional development.

Weight: 1820g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032161266
Edition number: 16 ed