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Table of Contents

Preface

xvii

Prologue

(8)

Introduction

(1)

The Sys... MORE

(1)

Sample Cases

(6)

Case I

(1)

Case II

(1)

Case III

(1)

Case IV

(1)

Case V

(1)

Case VI

(3)

The Criminal Law System and the Paralegal

(38)

Introduction

(1)

Criminal Law and Its Purposes

(5)

Introduction

(1)

Objectives of Punishment

(4)

Criminal Law Foundations

(5)

Introduction

(1)

Criminal Law Heritage

(2)

Change in the Criminal Law

(1)

The Model Penal Code

(1)

Sources of Procedural Law and the Importance of Due Process

(1)

Classes of Crimes

(1)

Critical Reason and Criminal Law

(2)

Crime In The United States

(3)

Introduction

(1)

Causes of Crime

(2)

The Dilemma of Crime in a Free Society

(1)

Organization of The Criminal Justice System

(8)

Introduction

(1)

Law Enforcement Agencies

(1)

Prosecutorial Agencies

(1)

Defense Bar

(1)

Corrections Agencies

(1)

The Criminal Court System

(5)

Professional Ethics in Criminal Law Practice

(6)

Introduction

(1)

Adversary System

(2)

Role of the Prosecutor

(1)

Role of Defense Attorney

(3)

The Role of the Judge

(1)

The Role of The Paralegal

(6)

Paralegal Tasks in Criminal Law Offices

(2)

Your Ethical and Other Responsibilities

(2)

Other Professional Considerations

(1)

Your Professional Development

(1)

Conclusion

(4)

Components Of A Crime

(32)

Introduction

(1)

Mens Rea

(5)

Introduction

(1)

Purposely

(1)

Knowingly

(1)

Recklessly

(1)

Negligently

(1)

Strict Liability

(2)

Actus Reus

(5)

Introduction

(1)

Voluntary and Involuntary Acts

(1)

Omissions

(2)

Possession

(1)

Status

(1)

Harm or Likely Harm: The Classification of Crimes

(1)

Causation

(7)

Introduction

(1)

Foreseeable Consequences

(4)

Intervening or Supervening Causes

(1)

You Be the Jury

(1)

Complicity

(5)

Introduction

(1)

Common Law

(1)

Modern Law

(1)

Actus Reus in Complicity

(1)

Mens Rea in Complicity

(2)

Abandonment

(1)

Accessory After the Fact

(1)

Vicarious and Corporate Liability

(4)

Introduction

(1)

Vicarious Liability

(1)

Corporate Liability

(2)

Conclusion

(5)

Elements Of Crimes

(74)

Introduction

(1)

Crimes Against The Person

(24)

Introduction

(1)

Homicide

(13)

Assault and Battery

(2)

Criminal Sexual Conduct

(3)

Criminal Abuse

(4)

Kidnapping

103

(1)

Crimes Against Habitation

104

(3)

Introduction

104

(1)

Arson

105

(1)

Burglary

105

(2)

Crimes Against Property

107

(10)

Introduction

107

(1)

Larceny

108

(3)

Embezzlement

111

(1)

False Pretenses (Fraud)

111

(1)

Receiving Stolen Goods

112

(1)

Forgery and Uttering

113

(1)

Robbery

113

(2)

Extortion

115

(1)

Consolidated Theft

116

(1)

Crimes Against Public Order, Morals, And Administration

117

(28)

Introduction

117

(1)

Crimes Against Public Order

118

(2)

Crimes Against Public Morals

120

(23)

Crimes Against Justice and Public Administration

143

(2)

Conclusion

145

(8)

Inchoate Crimes

153

(30)

Introduction

154

(1)

Attempt

155

(9)

Introduction

155

(2)

Mens Rea in Attempt

157

(1)

Actus Reus in Attempt

158

(4)

Defenses to Attempt

162

(2)

Conspiracy

164

(12)

Introduction

164

(3)

Mens Rea in Conspiracy

167

(1)

Actus Reus in Conspiracy

168

(6)

Defenses to Conspiracy

174

(1)

Problems with Conspiracy

175

(1)

Solicitation

176

(1)

Conclusion

177

(6)

Defenses

183

(54)

Introduction

184

(1)

Types of Defenses

184

(1)

Effective Level of Defense

184

(1)

Burden of Proof

184

(1)

Constitutional and Statutory Defenses

185

(18)

Introduction

185

(1)

The Bill of Rights

185

(3)

Freedom of Religion

188

(10)

Freedom of Expression

198

(1)

Freedom of Assembly

199

(1)

Double Jeopardy

199

(2)

Substantive Due Process

201

(1)

Right to Privacy

202

(1)

Statute of Limitations

203

(1)

Justification

203

(9)

Introduction

203

(1)

Self-Defense

204

(7)

Defense of Third Persons and Property

211

(1)

Resisting Unlawful Arrest

211

(1)

Execution of Public Duties

212

(1)

Excuse

212

(8)

Introduction

212

(1)

Duress

212

(1)

Necessity

213

(1)

Entrapment

214

(2)

Insanity

216

(4)

Missing Elements

220

(8)

Introduction

220

(1)

Actus Reus as a Missing Element

221

(1)

Mens Rea as a Missing Element

221

(7)

Consent

228

(1)

Syndromes

228

(1)

Defense Reform

229

(1)

Conclusion

230

(7)

Intake And Drafting The Complaint

237

(48)

Introduction

238

(1)

Intake Procedure

238

(30)

Introduction

238

(1)

Preparing for Intake

238

(14)

The Interview

252

(3)

Counseling the Victim

255

(13)

Decision To Charge

268

(3)

Authority, Limits, and Immunity from Civil Suit

268

(1)

Joinder of Offenses and Defendants

269

(2)

Drafting The Complaint

271

(5)

Drafting from the Intake Form

271

(2)

Drafting from the Police Report

273

(3)

The Summons and Warrant

276

(3)

The Summons

276

(1)

Arrest Warrant

277

(1)

Checklist for Drafting and Filing the Summons and Warrant

278

(1)

Docket Tracking

279

(1)

Conclusion

280

(5)

Search And Seizure

285

(64)

Introduction

286

(1)

Scope of The Fourth Amendment

287

(5)

Warrant Requirements

292

(8)

Issuance: Probable Cause, Neutrality, Particularity

292

(3)

Execution of the Warrant

295

(5)

Warrant Subsequent to Search

300

(1)

Exceptions to The Requirement for a Warrant

300

(30)

Introduction

300

(1)

Arrest

300

(2)

Stop and Frisk

302

(1)

Search Incident to Lawful Arrest

303

(2)

Plain View

305

(1)

Motor Vehicle Searches

306

(10)

Hot Pursuit

316

(1)

Evanescent Evidence

317

(1)

Border, Regulatory, and Emergency Searches

317

(8)

Consent Searches

325

(3)

Inevitable Discovery

328

(2)

Electronic Surveillance

330

(2)

Secret Agents

332

(1)

The Exclusionary Rule

333

(11)

Conclusion

344

(5)

Confessions and Pretrial Identification Procedures

349

(42)

Introduction

350

(1)

The Fifth Amendment Privilege Against Self-Incrimination

350

(5)

Introduction

350

(1)

Who Is Protected by the Right Against Self-Incrimination

351

(1)

In What Kinds of Hearings May the Right Be Exercised

352

(1)

What Is Incriminating Testimony

352

(1)

When Can Incriminating Testimony Be Compelled

353

(1)

How Far Does a Waiver of the Right Extend

354

(1)

When Is Evidence Testimonial

354

(1)

Confessions And Interrogation: Miranda

355

(25)

Introduction

355

(19)

Miranda

374

(1)

Issues Miranda Left Unanswered

375

(4)

Effect of Denial of Right to Counsel (Massiah) and Harmless Error

379

(1)

Challenging a Confession

380

(1)

The Paralegal's Role

380

(1)

Lineups, One-On-One Show-Ups, and Photo Identifications

380

(5)

Introduction

380

(2)

The Right to Counsel at Pretrial Identification

382

(1)

Due Process and Pretrial Identifications

383

(2)

Conclusion

385

(6)

Pretrial

391

(40)

Introduction

392

(1)

The Initial Appearance

392

(19)

Introduction

392

(1)

Notification of Rights and Determination of Indigency

392

(1)

Bail

393

(11)

Initial Appearance: The Paralegal's Role

404

(7)

Pretrial Detention

411

(1)

Interviewing

411

(10)

Introduction

411

(1)

Interviewing the Defendant

412

(7)

Interviewing Witnesses

419

(1)

Ethical Considerations

419

(1)

Dealing with the Difficult Client

420

(1)

Interview Summaries

421

(1)

Other Preliminary Investigation and Preparation

421

(3)

The Defense

421

(1)

The Prosecution

422

(1)

Preparing Questions for the Preliminary Hearing

423

(1)

The Preliminary Hearing

424

(1)

Extradition

425

(1)

Conclusion

426

(5)

Pretrial: Grand Jury To Pretrial Conference

431

(42)

Introduction

432

(1)

Grand Jury and Indictment

432

(12)

Introduction

432

(1)

Composition

433

(1)

Powers

433

(1)

Autonomy and Secrecy

434

(1)

Procedure

434

(1)

The Paralegal's Role: Prosecution

435

(2)

The Paralegal's Role: Defense

437

(7)

The Information

444

(1)

Arraignment

444

(2)

Introduction

444

(1)

The Paralegal's Role

445

(1)

Discovery

446

(16)

Introduction

446

(1)

The Law on Discovery

446

(1)

Exculpatory Evidence

447

(2)

Discovery Procedure and the Paralegal's Role

449

(13)

Other Investigation

462

(1)

Pretrial Motions

462

(3)

Introduction

462

(1)

Procedure

463

(1)

Common Pretrial Motions

463

(2)

Plea Bargaining

465

(1)

The Right to a Speedy Trial

466

(1)

Pretrial Conference

467

(1)

Conclusion

467

(6)

Trial: Rights, Procedure, Tasks

473

(34)

Introduction

474

(1)

Trial Rights

474

(4)

The Right to a Jury Trial

474

(1)

The Right to Counsel

475

(1)

The Rights of Presence and Confrontation

476

(1)

The Right to Present Witnesses, to Testify, or Not to Testify

477

(1)

Fair Trial Versus Free Press and Public Access

478

(1)

The Paralegal's Role in Preparation for Trial

479

(1)

The Trial Notebook

479

(1)

Preparation of Client and Witnesses

480

(1)

Trial Materials

480

(1)

Trial Procedure and The Paralegal's Role

480

(20)

Voir Dire

480

(8)

Opening Statements

488

(1)

The Prosecution's Case and the Presentation of Evidence

488

(6)

Defense Cross-Examination of Prosecution's Witnesses

494

(1)

Motion for Judgment of Acquittal

495

(1)

Defendant's Case in Chief

495

(1)

Prosecution's Rebuttal and Defendant's Rejoinder

496

(1)

Motion for Judgment of Acquittal or Directed Verdict

497

(1)

Jury Instruction Conference

497

(1)

Closing Arguments

497

(1)

Judge's Instructions to the Jury

498

(1)

Jury Deliberation

499

(1)

Jury Verdict and Polling

500

(1)

Posttrial Motions

500

(2)

Purpose

500

(1)

Types of Posttrial Motions

500

(2)

Conclusion

502

(5)

Sentencing, Punishment, And Review

507

(98)

Introduction

508

(2)

Setting and Serving the Sentence

508

(1)

Review

509

(1)

Forms of Punishment

510

(20)

Introduction

510

(1)

Capital Punishment

510

(13)

Incarceration

523

(4)

Fines

527

(1)

Restitution

528

(1)

Forfeiture

528

(1)

Probation

529

(1)

Sentencing Statues and Guidelines

530

(3)

Sentencing Statutes

530

(1)

Sentencing Guidelines

531

(2)

Sentencing Procedure

533

(50)

Introduction

533

(1)

Capital Sentencing

534

(1)

Presentence Report

534

(22)

Alternative Sentencing Plan

556

(10)

The Sentencing Hearing

566

(17)

Serving The Sentence

583

(1)

Revocation of Probation

583

(1)

Parole and Its Revocation

583

(1)

Rights and Responsibilities of Prisoners

584

(1)

Appeals

584

(6)

Introduction

584

(1)

Basis for Appeal

585

(1)

Appellate Procedure

586

(4)

The Writ of Habeas Corpus

590

(11)

Introduction

590

(1)

Criteria for Access to Habeas Corpus

591

(1)

Habeas Corpus Procedure

591

(10)

Conclusion

601

(4)

Glossary

605

(6)

Appendix A Spanish Equivalents for Important Legal Terms in English

611

(4)

Index

615

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