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Leading Constitutional Cases on Criminal Justice

NCJ Number
119396
Editor(s)
L L Weinreb
Date Published
1989
Length
935 pages
Annotation
This document brings together the texts of leading constitutional cases that deal with investigating and prosecuting crimes.
Abstract
The cases are edited to eliminate material not relevant to criminal justice. Concurring and dissenting opinions that in the editor's judgment make substantial contributions are also included. Subjects covered include due process of law; the fourth amendment: arrest, search, and seizure; electronic surveillance, agents and informers, and entrapment; and the privilege against self-incrimination. Additional leading cases cover such issues as lineups, preliminary examination, bail, the right to a speedy trial, plea-bargaining, trial by jury, trial, double jeopardy, sentence, and collateral attack. The volume, intended for use by law students and criminal justice professionals, includes a table of cases.