Comprehensive Criminal Procedure

The casebook builds on its strengths: - comprehensive coverage- excellent case selection and editing- expertise of the authors- "law and society" approach- thoughtful, thematic organization around five main points: real-world implications of alternative regulatory regimes; the power of legislatures to indirectly eliminate procedural rights; modern law of criminal procedure as a direct result of the effort to eliminate racial disparities in the U.S.; implications of limited resources; and an emphasis on history- well-written notes- a chapter on plea bargainingThe Second Edition responds to changes in the law, as well as to user feedback: - new discussion of "critical stages" in the chapter on Right to Counsel- timely coverage of post-9/11 issues- additional coverage of FISA- special addendum including the landmark case United States v. Booker- revised and updated Teacher's Manual