Criminal Law and Procedure ― A Courtroom Approach

Criminal Law and Procedure: A Courtroom Approach approaches legal analysis from a practitioner’s point of view, concisely covering the essentials of both criminal law and procedure and their implications for every branch of the criminal justice system. Drawing from author Stephanie A. Jirard’s vast experience in both the courtroom and the classroom, this book empowers students to move beyond understanding the law to start thinking critically about the issues and then practice applying the law in a just and meaningful way. Written in an accessible and engaging tone, with a strong pedagogical framework that supports deeper student learning, this text presents criminal law and procedure as an exciting opportunity to have a direct, positive impact on our communities and the criminal justice system.

Key Features

• Making the Courtroom Connection boxes help students apply the concepts they learn to real-life issues facing law enforcement, the court system, and correctional institutions today.
• Edited case excerpts connect criminal law and procedure with current case material and relevant topics so students can see how the concepts they’re learning impact judicial decision-making.
• Applying the Law to the Facts boxes give students the opportunity to practice what they are learning by applying the rule of law to a scenario.
• Engaging pedagogical features, including chapter-opening scenarios, edited case excerpts, and scenario-based problem-solving exercises create a strong framework for deeper student learning.