Criminal Procedure: A Contemporary Perspective, Third Edition provides a comprehensive introduction to the rules and principles of criminal procedure law. This text uses a case study approach, with a focus on the U.S. Supreme Court, to help readers develop the analytical skills necessary to understand the origins, context, and evolution of the law. With an emphasis on federal constitutional law, all cases and accompanying discussions have been updated throughout, as have the end-of-chapter review questions and key terms. Readers will find the Third Edition of Criminal Procedure: A Contemporary Perspective to offer a comprehensive and modern overview of the complex subject of criminal procedure.New and Key Features of the Third Edition:-All cases and coverage of case law have been updated throughout to offer students the most pertinent information on the subject.-Provides new and updated key terms, review questions, and oral argument references at the end of each chapter.-Every new copy is packaged with a free student access code to the student companion website featuring a wealth of interactive study tools.-Instructor resources include an instructor's manual, Test Bank, and PowerPoint lecture outlines.