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Criminal Law and Procedure

by: Scheb, John M.; Scheb, II, John M.

Criminal Law and Procedure

by: Scheb, John M.; Scheb, II, John M.

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9780534535056
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0534535054
Edition: 3rd
Format: Hardcover
Copyright: 07/21/1998
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Summary

Intended for the combined Criminal Law and Procedure course offered in the criminal justice department, criminology, and the administration of justice. This is a junior or senior level course in the undergraduate program and can be offered as a graduate level course as well.

The Schebs bring a combined experience that is both practical as well as academic; they also author law texts for West. The text covers all of the necessary content in a manageable fashion and integrates the material in a logical manner. Utilizing extensive case material, this book has been thoroughly updated to include the latest Supreme Court decisions and other developments in criminal justice.

Preface

PART I Introduction to the Criminal Justice System

(36)

Chapter 1 Fundamentals of Criminal Law and Procedure

(17)

Introduction

(1)

What Is a Crime?

(3)

Civil and Criminal Law

(1)

Substantive and Procedural Criminal Law

(1)

The Origins and Sources of the Criminal Law

(4)

Constitutional Limitations on the Criminal Justice System

(2)

Criminal Punishment

(2)

Conclusion

(1)

Question for Thought and Discussion

(1)

Key Terms

(1)

Chapter 2 The Organization of the Criminal Justice System

(18)

Introduction

(1)

Law Enforcement Agencies

(1)

Prosecutorial Agencies

(1)

Defense Attorneys

(1)

The Courts

(4)

Stages of the Criminal Process

(8)

The Corrections Systems

(1)

Conclusion

(1)

Questions for Thought and Discussion

(1)

Key Terms

(1)

PART II The Substantive Criminal Law

(329)

Chapter 3 Constitutional Limitations on the Prohibition of Criminal Conduct

(26)

Introduction

(1)

Bills of Attainder and Ex Post Facto Laws

(1)

The Bill of Rights

(1)

The First Amendment Freedoms of Expression and Assembly

(5)

Free Exercise of Religion

(2)

The Right to Keep and Bear Arms

(1)

The Doctrines of Vagueness and Overbreadth

(2)

The Prohibition Against Cruel and Unusual Punishments

(1)

The Constitutional Right of Privacy

(2)

Equal Protection of the Laws

(1)

Standards of Judicial Review

(1)

The Importance of State Constitutions

(1)

Conclusion

(1)

Questions for Thought and Discussion

(1)

Problems for Discussion and Solution

(1)

Key Terms

(1)

Excerpts from Judicial Decisions

(6)

Brandenburg v. Ohio

(2)

Miller v. California

(2)

Griswold V. Connecticut

(2)

Chapter 4 Elements of Crimes and Parties to Crimes

(16)

Introduction

(1)

The Actus Reus (The Act Requirements)

(3)

The Mens Rea (The Criminal Intent Requirement)

(4)

The Strict Liability Offenses

(1)

The Causation Requirements

(1)

Parties to a Crime

(2)

Conclusion

(1)

Questions for Thought and Discussion

(1)

Problems for Discussion and Solution

(1)

Key Terms

(1)

Excerpts from Judicial Decisions

(3)

People v. Valot

(1)

Morissette v. United States

(2)

Chapter 5 Inchoate Offenses

(20)

Introduction

(1)

Attempt

(3)

Solicitation

(2)

Conspiracy

(6)

Conclusion

(1)

Questions for Thought and Discussion

(1)

Problems for Discussion and Solution

(1)

Key Terms

(1)

Excerpts from Judicial Decisions

(6)

Bucklew v. State

(2)

State v. Keen

(2)

Gomez v. People

(2)

Chapter 6 Offenses Against Persons

100

(54)

Introduction

101

(1)

Assaultive Offenses

102

(5)

Homicide

107

(11)

Suicide

118

(3)

Sexual Battery

121

(9)

Sodomy

130

(1)

Abortion

130

(1)

Abusive Offenses

131

(2)

False Imprisonment and Kidnapping

133

(5)

Civil Rights Offenses

138

(2)

Conclusion

139

(1)

Questions for Thought and Discussion

140

(1)

Problems for Discussion and Solution

140

(2)

Key Terms

142

(1)

Excerpts from Judicial Decisions

143

(11)

State v. Towers

143

(1)

State v. Corder

144

(1)

Manuel v. State

145

(2)

Krischer v. Mclver

147

(2)

State v. Studham

149

(1)

State v. Rothenberg

150

(2)

State v. Snider

152

(2)

Chapter 7 Crimes Against Property

154

(30)

Introduction

155

(1)

The Common-Law Theft Offenses

155

(3)

The Modern Approach to Theft Offenses

158

(5)

Robbery

163

(3)

Forgery and Uttering a Forged Instrument

166

(3)

Worthless Checks and Credit Card Fraud

169

(1)

Habitation Offenses

170

(4)

Malicious Mischief

174

(1)

Extortion

174

(1)

Defenses to Crimes Involving Property

175

(1)

Conclusion

176

(1)

Questions for Thought and Discussion

176

(1)

Problems for Discussion and Solution

177

(1)

Key Terms

177

(1)

Excerpts from Judicial Decisions

178

(6)

State v. Richard

178

(1)

Jones v. Commonwealth

179

(1)

State v. Gomes

180

(2)

State v. Feldt

182

(1)

State v. Tonnisen

183

(1)

Chapter 8 Offenses Against Public Morality

184

(28)

Introduction

185

(2)

Criminal Prohibitions of Sexual Conduct

187

(5)

Indecent Exposure

192

(1)

Obscenity

193

(6)

Gambling

199

(4)

Conclusion

203

(1)

Questions for Thought and Discussion

203

(1)

Problems for Discussion and Solution

204

(1)

Key Terms

204

(1)

Excerpts from Judicial Decisions

204

(8)

Bowers v. Hardwick

204

(3)

Austin v. State

207

(1)

Radey v. State

208

(1)

United States v. Pinelli

209

(3)

Chapter 9 Alcohol and Drug Offenses

212

(19)

Introduction

213

(1)

Drug Offenses

213

(5)

Drug Courts: A New Approach

218

(1)

Intoxication Offenses

219

(4)

Conclusion

223

(1)

Questions for Thought and Discussion

223

(1)

Problems for Discussion and Solution

224

(1)

Key Terms

224

(1)

Excerpts from Judicial Decisions

225

(6)

Robinson v. California

225

(1)

Embry v. State

226

(1)

Powell v. Texas

227

(2)

People v. Randolph

229

(2)

Chapter 10 White-Collar and Organized Crime

231

(24)

Introduction

232

(1)

Legal Principles Governing White-Collar Crimes

232

(2)

Common Federal White-Collar Crimes

234

(8)

Organized Crime

242

(3)

Defenses in White-Collar and Organized Crime Cases

245

(1)

Conclusion

245

(1)

Questions for Thought and Discussion

246

(1)

Problems for Discussion and Solution

247

(1)

Key Terms

248

(7)

Excerpts from Judicial Decisions

248

(7)

Evans v. United States

248

(2)

United States v. Gambino

250

(1)

United States v. Lewis

251

(4)

Chapter 11 Offenses Against Public Health and the Environment

255

(19)

Introduction

256

(1)

Public Health Regulation

256

(3)

Planning and Zoning Activities

259

(1)

The Scope of Fedral and State Environmental Laws

260

(5)

Noise Pollution

265

(2)

Antismoking Legislation

267

(1)

Fish and Game Laws

267

(2)

Conclusion

269

(1)

Questions for Thought and Discussion

269

(1)

Problems for Discussion and Solution

270

(1)

Key Terms

270

(1)

Excerpts from Judicial Decisions

271

(3)

United States v. Sellers

271

(3)

Chapter 12 Offenses Against Public Order and Safety

274

(21)

Introduction

275

(1)

Breaches of the Peace

275

(3)

Constitutional Limitations on Defining Breaches of the Peace

278

(3)

Vagrancy and Loitering

281

(3)

Traffic Violations

284

(1)

Weapons Offenses

285

(2)

Conclusion

287

(1)

Questions for Thought and Discussion

287

(1)

Problems for Discussion and Solution

288

(1)

Key Terms

289

(1)

Excerpts from Judicial Decisions

289

(6)

State v. Mast

289

(2)

Commonwealth v. Young

291

(2)

State v. Young

293

(1)

United States v. Evans

294

(1)

Chapter 13 Offenses Against Justice and Public Administration

295

(23)

Introduction

296

(1)

Bribery

296

(3)

Perjury

299

(3)

Obstruction of Justice

302

(1)

Resisting Arrest

303

(1)

Compounding a Crime

304

(1)

Escape

305

(2)

Contempt

307

(2)

Conclusion

309

(1)

Questions for Thought and Discussion

310

(1)

Problems for Discussion and Solution

310

(1)

Key Terms

311

(1)

Excerpts from Judicial Decisions

312

(6)

State v. Gustafson

312

(1)

United States v. Scott

313

(2)

State v. Blanton

315

(2)

State v. Ring

317

(1)

Chapter 14 Criminal Responsibility and Defenses

318

(48)

Introduction

319

(1)

Defenses in General

319

(1)

Defenses Asserting Lack of Capacity to Commit a Crime

320

(7)

Defenses Asserting Excuse or Justification

327

(6)

Defenses Justifying the Use of Force

333

(6)

Defenses Based on Constitutional and Statutory Authority

339

(6)

Defenses Based on Improper Government Conduct

345

(4)

Nontraditional Defenses

349

(3)

Conclusion

352

(1)

Questions for Thought and Discussion

353

(1)

Problems for Discussion and Solution

353

(2)

Key Terms

355

(1)

Excerpts from Judicial Decisions

356

(10)

Latimore v. State

356

(1)

United States v. Freeman

357

(1)

State v. Freeman

358

(2)

People v. Greene

360

(2)

Cruz v. State

362

(4)

PART III Law Enforcement and Criminal Procedure

366

(256)

Chapter 15 Search and Seizure

366

(48)

Introduction

367

(1)

Historical Background

367

(2)

When, Where, and to Whom the Fourth Amendment Applies

369

(5)

The Scope of Privacy Protected by the Fourth Amendment

374

(3)

The Warrant Requirement

377

(8)

Exceptions to the Warrant Requirement

385

(4)

Exceptions to the Probable Cause Requirement

389

(2)

Technology and the Fourth Amendment

391

(3)

The Exclusionary Rule

394

(3)

Conclusions

397

(1)

Questions for Thought and Discussion

398

(1)

Problems for Discussion and Solution

399

(1)

Key Terms

400

(1)

Excerpts from Judicial Decisions

400

(14)

Katz v. United States

400

(2)

Illinois v. Gates

402

(4)

United States v. Ross

406

(2)

Mapp v. Ohio

408

(2)

United States v. Leon

410

(4)

Chapter 16 Arrest, Interrogation, and Identification

414

(35)

Introduction

415

(1)

Arrest, Investigatory Detention, and Other Police-Citizen Encounters

415

(11)

Interrogation and Confessions

426

(5)

Identification Procedures

431

(3)

Conclusion

434

(1)

Questions for Thought and Discussion

435

(1)

Problems for Discussion and Solution

435

(1)

Key Terms

436

(1)

Excerpts from Judicial Decisions

437

(12)

Whren v. United States

437

(2)

Tennessee v. Garner

439

(2)

Miranda v. Arizona

441

(3)

New York v. Quarles

444

(2)

United States v. Wade

446

(3)

Chapter 17 The Pretrial Process

449

(44)

Introduction

450

(1)

The Right to Counsel

451

(4)

Disposition of Petty Offenses

455

(1)

The Initial Court Appearance

456

(1)

Pretrial Release and Pretrial Detention

457

(2)

The Formal Charging Process

459

(3)

The Grand Jury

462

(2)

Extradition

464

(1)

Jurisdiction and Venue

465

(1)

Joinder and Severance

466

(3)

Pretrial Motions Arraignment

471

(1)

Plea Bargaining

472

(2)

Availability of Compulsory Process

474

(1)

Pretrial Discovery

474

(4)

The Right to a Speedy Trail

478

(1)

Conclusion

478

(1)

Questions for Thought and Discussion

479

(1)

Problems for Discussion and Solution

479

(2)

Key Terms

481

(1)

Excerpts from Judicial Decisions

481

(12)

Scott v. Illinois

482

(2)

United States v. Salerno

484

(2)

United States v. Calandra

486

(3)

Boykin v. Alabama

489

(1)

Bordenkircher v. Hayes

490

(3)

Chapter 18 The Criminal Trial

493

(47)

Introduction

494

(1)

The Right to Trial by Jury

494

(3)

Representation by Counsel

497

(1)

Selection of the Jury

498

(5)

Free Press versus Fair Trial

503

(2)

"Order in the Court"

505

(2)

The Rules of Evidence

507

(10)

The Trial Process

517

(11)

Conclusion

528

(1)

Questions for Thought and Discussion

529

(1)

Problems for Discussion and Solution

530

(1)

Key Terms

531

(1)

Excerpts from Judicial Decisions

532

(8)

Williams v. Florida

532

(2)

Baston v. Kentucky

534

(3)

Jackson v. State

537

(3)

Chapter 19 Sentencing and Punishment

540

(49)

Introduction

541

(2)

Contemporary Forms of Criminal Punishment

543

(5)

The Death Penalty

548

(8)

The Sentencing Stage of the Criminal Process

556

(4)

Granting and Revoking Probation

560

(2)

Approaches to Incarceration

562

(6)

The Rights of Prisoners

568

(4)

The Rights of Crime Victims

572

(1)

Conclusion

573

(1)

Questions for Thought and Discussion

574

(1)

Problems for Discussion and Solution

575

(1)

Key Terms

576

(1)

Excerpts from Judicial Decisions

576

(13)

Furman v. Georgia

576

(4)

Gregg v. Georgia

580

(2)

Payne v. Tennessee

582

(3)

Koon v. United States

585

(4)

Chapter 20 Appeal and Postconviction Relief

589

(33)

Introduction

590

(1)

Appeal of Right

590

(6)

The Appellate Process

596

(6)

Postconviction Relief

602

(8)

NonJudicial Remedies Available to Persons Convicted of Crimes

610

(1)

Conclusion

610

(1)

Questions for Thought and Discussion

611

(1)

Problems for Discussion and Solution

612

(1)

Key Terms

613

(1)

Excerpts from Judicial Decisions

613

(9)

Douglas v. California

613

(2)

Felker v. Turpin

615

(7)

PART IV Specialized Topics in Criminal Law and Procedure

622

(43)

Chapter 21 Juvenile Justice

622

(22)

Introduction

623

(1)

Establishment of the Juvenile Justice System

624

(2)

Search and Seizure Involving Juveniles

626

(1)

Arrest and Interrogation of Juveniles

627

(1)

Juvenile Diversionary Programs

628

(1)

Adjudication of Juvenile Offenses

629

(2)

Disposition of Juvenile Delinquency Cases

631

(1)

Postdispositional Remedies

632

(1)

Trial and Punishment of Juvenile Offenders as Adults

632

(2)

The Death Penalty for Juvenile Offenders

634

(1)

Curfews

634

(1)

Conclusion

635

(1)

Questions for Thought and Discussion

636

(1)

Problems for Discussion and Solution

636

(1)

Key Terms

637

(1)

Excerpts from Judicial Decisions

637

(7)

Schall v. Martin

637

(2)

Commonwealth v. McDonald

639

(2)

Stanford v. Kentucky and Wilkins v. Missouri

641

(3)

Chapter 22 The Military Justice System

644

(21)

Introduction

645

(1)

Background of the Military Justice System

645

(2)

Constitutional Issues in Military Justice

647

(2)

Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)

649

(1)

Adverse Administrative Actions

650

(1)

Criminal Procedure in the Military Justice System

651

(2)

Court-Martial Proceedings

653

(2)

Appellate Review

655

(1)

Evaluation of the Military Justice System

656

(1)

Conclusion

657

(1)

Questions for Thought and Discussion

657

(1)

Problem for Discussion and Solution

658

(1)

Key Terms

659

(1)

Excerpts from Judicial Decisions

659

(6)

Solorio v. United States

659

(2)

United States v. Johnson

661

(4)

Appendix A Access to the Law Through Legal Research

665

(18)

The Nature of Legal Research

665

(1)

Primary Legal Sources

665

(9)

Secondary Legal Sources

674

(5)

Computerized Legal Research

679

(1)

How to Research a Specific Point of Law

680

(3)

Conclusion

681

(2)

Appendix B Constitution of the United States of America

683

(16)

Glossary

699

(28)

Table of Cases

727

(8)

Index

735

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