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Criminal Law & Procedure for the Paralegal

by: McCord, James W. H.; McCord, Sandra L.

Criminal Law & Procedure for the Paralegal

by: McCord, James W. H.; McCord, Sandra L.

ISBN 13:
9780766819658
ISBN 10:
0766819655
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 12/19/2000
Publisher: Thomson Delmar Learning
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This comprehensive book explores the role of the paralegal in criminal law. It places the reader in a law office setting and provides sample cases that track through the system. Readers work through a criminal case from intake interviews through sentencing and appeal, while performing the tasks required of a criminal law paralegal. The book's unique perspective offers insight for anyone interested in the paralegal's role in criminal law. ALSO AVAILABLE - INSTRUCTOR'S SUPPLEMENT: Instructor's Guide (ISBN# 0-7668-1966-). Call Customer Support to Order.

Table of Exhibits

xvii

Table of Cases

xix

Preface

xxxv

Foundations of Criminal Law

(22)

Introduction

(1)

Overview of the Legal System

(2)

Rule of Law

(1)

The Constitution

(1)

Separation of Powers

(1)

Police Power

(1)

Criminal Law

(4)

Purpose of Criminal Law

(1)

Sources of Criminal Law

(1)

Model Penal Code

(1)

Administrative Crime

(1)

International Crime

(1)

Change in the Criminal Law

(1)

Divisions of Criminal Law

(1)

Due Process

(1)

Classification of Crimes

(1)

Punishment and Criminal Law

(3)

Introduction

(1)

Retribution

(1)

Deterrence

(1)

Rehabilitation

(1)

Critical Reason and Criminal Law

(1)

The Dilemma of Crime in a Free Society

(1)

Crime in The United States

(2)

Current State of Crime

(1)

Reasons for Drop in Crime

(1)

Special Concerns: Present and Future

(1)

Practical Considerations for the Study of Criminal Law

(1)

The Significance of Studying Criminal Law

(1)

About This Text: Applying State Law

(1)

The System Folder

(1)

Sample Cases

(2)

Case I

(1)

Case II

(1)

Case III

(1)

Case IV

(1)

Case V

(1)

Case VI

(1)

Conclusion

(5)

Administration of Criminal Justice and the Role of the Paralegal

(24)

Introduction

(1)

Law Enforcement Agencies

(1)

Prosecutorial Agencies

(1)

Defense Bar

(1)

Corrections Agencies

(1)

Criminal Court System

(5)

Court Structure

(1)

Jurisdiction

(1)

Criminal Procedure

(4)

Professional Ethics in Criminal Law Practice

(4)

Introduction

(1)

Adversary System

(1)

Role of the Prosecutor

(1)

Role of the Defense Attorney

(2)

Role of the Judge

(1)

Role of the Paralegal

(6)

Paralegal Tasks in Criminal Law Offices

(2)

Paralegal Ethical Responsibilities

(2)

Other Professional Considerations

(1)

Professional Development

(1)

Conclusion

(5)

Components of a Crime

(28)

Introduction

(1)

Harm Or Likely Harm: The Classification of Crimes

(1)

Actus Reus

(3)

Introduction

(1)

Voluntary and Involuntary Acts

(1)

Omissions

(1)

Possession

(1)

Status

(1)

Mens Rea

(5)

Introduction

(1)

Model Penal Code Definitions

(2)

General, Specific, and Transferred Intent

(1)

Concurrence

(1)

Strict Liability

(1)

Causation

(2)

Introduction

(1)

Foreseeable Consequences

(1)

Supervening or Superseding Causes

(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

(5)

Introduction

(1)

Vicarious Liability

(1)

Corporate Liability

(4)

Conclusion

(6)

Crimes Against Persons and Crimes Against Habitation

(62)

Introduction

(1)

Elements of Crimes

(1)

Lesser Included Offense

(1)

Crimes Against Persons

(47)

Introduction

(1)

Homicide

(14)

Assault and Battery

(12)

Civil Rights Violations

106

(1)

Sexual Battery

107

(12)

Criminal Abuse

119

(2)

Kidnapping, False Imprisonment, and Custodial Interference

121

(5)

Crimes Against Habitation

126

(4)

Introduction

126

(1)

Arson

126

(1)

Vandalism

127

(1)

Burglary

127

(3)

Conclusion

130

(9)

Crimes Against Property, Public Order and Safety, Public Morals, and Justice and Public Administration

139

(46)

Introduction

140

(1)

Crimes Against Property

140

(20)

Introduction

140

(1)

Larceny

140

(3)

Embezzlement

143

(1)

False Pretenses or Fraud

144

(1)

Bad Checks

145

(1)

Receiving Stolen Property

146

(1)

Forgery and Uttering a Forged Instrument

146

(1)

Robbery

147

(3)

Extortion

150

(1)

Consolidated Theft

150

(3)

Cybercrimes

153

(2)

White-Collar Crime

155

(5)

Crimes Against Public Order and Safety

160

(5)

Introduction

160

(1)

Disorderly Conduct

160

(1)

Riot

0161

(1)

Vagrancy and Loitering

162

(1)

Endangering Public Health and Environment

163

(1)

Use and Distribution of Firearms

164

(1)

Crimes Against Public Morals

165

(8)

Introduction

165

(1)

Nonviolent Sexual Conduct

165

(5)

Gambling

170

(1)

Drug Offenses

170

(3)

Crimes Against Justice and Public Administration

173

(3)

Introduction

173

(1)

Bribery

173

(1)

Perjury

174

(1)

Obstruction of Justice

174

(1)

Resisting Arrest

175

(1)

Escape

175

(1)

Contempt of Court

175

(1)

Conclusion

176

(9)

Inchoate and Organized Crimes

185

(38)

Introduction

186

(1)

Attempt

187

(7)

Introduction

187

(1)

Mens Rea in Attempt

188

(1)

Actus Reus in Attempt

189

(4)

Defenses to Attempt

193

(1)

Conspiracy

194

(15)

Introduction

194

(1)

Mens Rea in Conspiracy

195

(1)

Actus Reus in Conspiracy

196

(7)

Defenses to Conspiracy

203

(1)

Hearsay Exception

204

(4)

Problems with Conspiracy

208

(1)

Solicitation

209

(1)

Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO)

210

(1)

Introduction

210

(1)

RICO Elements

210

(1)

Extent of Control

211

(1)

RICO Conspiracy

211

(1)

State Organized Crime Statutes

211

(1)

Continuing Criminal Enterprise (CCE)

211

(3)

Criminal Gang Control

214

(2)

Conclusion

216

(7)

Defenses

223

(40)

Introduction

224

(1)

Types of Defenses

224

(1)

Effective Level of Defense

224

(1)

Burden of Proof

224

(1)

Constitutional and Statutory Defenses

225

(6)

Introduction

225

(1)

Freedom of Religion

226

(1)

Freedom of Expression

226

(1)

Freedom of Assembly

227

(1)

Double Jeopardy

227

(2)

Substantive Due Process

229

(1)

Right to Privacy

230

(1)

Statute of Limitations

230

(1)

Justification

231

(7)

Introduction

231

(1)

Self-Defense

231

(6)

Defense of Third Person

237

(1)

Defense of Property

237

(1)

Resisting Unlawful Arrest

237

(1)

Execution of Public Duties

238

(1)

Excuse

238

(12)

Introduction

238

(1)

Duress

238

(1)

Necessity

239

(1)

Entrapment

240

(4)

Insanity

244

(6)

Missing Elements

250

(4)

Introduction

250

(1)

Actus Reus as a Missing Element

250

(1)

Mens Rea as a Missing Element

251

(3)

Consent

254

(1)

Syndromes

254

(1)

Conclusion

254

(9)

Intake and Drafting the Complaint

263

(46)

Introduction

264

(1)

Intake Procedure

264

(8)

Introduction

264

(1)

Preparing for Intake

264

(4)

The Interview

268

(3)

Counseling the Victim

271

(1)

Decision to Charge

272

(3)

Authority, Limits, and Immunity from Civil Suit

272

(1)

Joinder of Offenses and Defendants

273

(2)

Drafting the Complaint

275

(3)

Drafting from the Intake Form

275

(1)

Drafting from the Police Report

276

(2)

The Summons and Warrant

278

(1)

Summons

278

(1)

Arrest Warrant

278

(1)

Checklist for Drafting and Filing the Summons and Warrant

278

(1)

Docket Tracking

279

(1)

Conclusion

280

(29)

Search and Seizure

309

(62)

Introduction

310

(1)

Scope of the Fourth Amendment

311

(9)

State Action

311

(1)

Reasonable Expectation of Privacy

311

(9)

Warrant Requirements

320

(8)

Issuance: Probable Cause, Neutrality, Particularity

320

(3)

Execution of the Warrant

323

(5)

Warrant Subsequent to Search: Independent Source

328

(1)

Exceptions to the requirement for a Warrant

328

(25)

Introduction

328

(1)

Arrest

328

(4)

Stop and Frisk (Investigatory Detection)

332

(1)

Search Incident to Lawful Arrest

333

(2)

Plain View

335

(1)

Motor Vehicle Searches

336

(4)

Hot Pursuit

340

(1)

Evanescent Evidence

341

(1)

Border, Regulatory, and Emergency Searches

341

(7)

Consent Searches

348

(3)

Inevitable Discovery

351

(1)

Community Caretaking Function

351

(2)

Electronic Surveillance

353

(3)

Secret Agents

356

(1)

The Exclusionary Rule

356

(8)

Conclusion

364

(7)

Confessions and Pretrial Identification Procedures

371

(38)

Introduction

372

(1)

The Fifth Amendment Privilege Against Self-Incrimination

372

(4)

Introduction

372

(1)

Who Is Protected by the Right Against Self-Incrimination

373

(1)

In What Kinds of Hearings May the Right Be Exercised?

374

(1)

What is Incriminating Testimony?

374

(1)

When Can Incriminating Testimony Be Compelled?

374

(2)

How Far Does a Waiver of the Right Extend?

376

(1)

When Is Evidence Testimonial?

376

(1)

Confessions and Interrogation: Miranda

376

(23)

Introduction

376

(16)

Miranda

392

(1)

Issues Miranda Left Unanswered

393

(4)

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

397

(1)

Challenging a Confession

397

(1)

The Paralegal's Role

398

(1)

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

399

(3)

Introduction

399

(1)

The Right to Counsel at Pretrial Identification

400

(1)

Due Process and Pretrial Identifications

400

(2)

Conclusion

402

(7)

Pretrial: Initial Appearance to Preliminary Hearing

409

(34)

Introduction

410

(1)

The Initial Appearance

410

(8)

Introduction

410

(1)

Notification of Rights and Determination of Indigency

410

(1)

Bail

411

(2)

Initial Appearance: The Paralegal's Role

413

(5)

Pretrial Detention

418

(1)

Interviewing

418

(8)

Introduction

418

(1)

Interviewing the Defendant

419

(5)

Interviewing Witnesses

424

(1)

Ethical Considerations

425

(1)

Dealing with the Difficult Client

425

(1)

Interview Summaries

426

(1)

Other Preliminary Investigation and Preparation

426

(3)

The Defense

426

(1)

The Prosecution

427

(1)

Preparing Questions for the Preliminary Hearing

428

(1)

The Preliminary Hearing

429

(1)

Extradition

430

(1)

Conclusion

430

(13)

Pretrial: Grand Jury to Pretrial Conference

443

(42)

Introduction

444

(1)

Grand Jury and Indictment

444

(7)

Introduction

444

(1)

Composition

444

(1)

Powers

445

(1)

Autonomy and Secrecy

446

(1)

Procedure

446

(1)

The Paralegal's Role: Prosecution

447

(1)

The Paralegal's Role: Defense

447

(4)

The Information

451

(1)

Arraignment

451

(2)

Introduction

451

(1)

The Paralegal's Role

452

(1)

Discovery

453

(5)

Introduction

453

(1)

The Law on Discovery

453

(1)

Exculpatory Evidence

454

(1)

Discovery Procedure and the Paralegal's Role

455

(3)

Other Investigation

458

(1)

Pretrial Motions

458

(3)

Introduction

458

(1)

Procedure

459

(1)

Common Pretrial Motions

459

(2)

Notice of Defenses

461

(1)

Plea Bargaining

461

(2)

The Right to A Speedy Trial

463

(1)

Pretrial Conference

464

(1)

Conclusion

464

(21)

Trial: Rights, Procedure, Tasks

485

(34)

Introduction

486

(1)

Trial Rights

486

(4)

The Right to a Jury Trial

486

(1)

The Right to Counsel

487

(1)

The Rights of Presence and Confrontation

488

(2)

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

490

(1)

Fair Trial Versus Free Press and Public Access

490

(1)

The Paralegal's Role in Preparation for Trial

491

(1)

Introduction

491

(1)

The Trial Notebook

491

(1)

Preparation of Client and Witnesses

492

(1)

Trial Materials

492

(1)

Trial Procedure and the Paralegal's Role

492

(15)

Voir Dire

492

(4)

Opening Statements

496

(1)

The Prosecution's Case and the Presentation of Evidence

496

(5)

Defense Cross-Examination of Prosecution's Witnesses

501

(1)

Motion for Judgment of Acquittal

502

(1)

Defendant's Case in Chief

502

(1)

Prosecution's Rebuttal and Defendant's Rejoinder

503

(1)

Motion for Judgment of Acquittal or Directed Verdict

503

(1)

Jury Instruction Conference

503

(1)

Closing Arguments

504

(1)

Judge's Instructions to the Jury

505

(1)

Jury Deliberation

505

(2)

Jury Verdict and Polling

507

(1)

Posttrial Motions

507

(1)

Purpose

507

(1)

Types of Posttrial Motions

507

(1)

Conclusion

508

(11)

Sentencing, Punishment, and Review

519

(72)

Introduction

520

(1)

Goals

520

(1)

Setting and Serving the Sentence

520

(1)

Review

520

(1)

Forms of Punishment

521

(11)

Introduction

521

(1)

Capital Punishment

522

(6)

Incarceration

528

(1)

Fines

529

(1)

Restitution

530

(1)

Forfeiture

530

(1)

Probation

531

(1)

Sentencing Statutes and Guidelines

532

(4)

Sentencing Statutes

532

(1)

Three Strikes Laws

532

(1)

Sentencing Guidelines

533

(3)

Sentencing Procedure

536

(7)

Introduction

536

(1)

Capital Sentencing

536

(1)

Presentence Report

536

(1)

Alternative Sentencing Plan

537

(1)

The Sentencing Hearing

538

(5)

Serving The Sentence

543

(2)

Revocation of Probation

543

(1)

Parole and Its Revocation

544

(1)

Rights and Responsibilities of Prisoners

544

(1)

Appeals

545

(4)

Introduction

545

(1)

Basis for Appeal

546

(1)

Appellate Procedure

547

(2)

The Writ of Habeas Corpus

549

(2)

Introduction

549

(1)

Criteria for Access to Habeas Corpus

549

(2)

Habeas Corpus Procedure

551

(1)

Conclusion

551

(40)

Glossary

591

(6)

Appendix A: Spanish Equivalents for Important Legal Terms in English

597

(4)

Appendix B: System Folder Contents

601

(6)

Appendix C: Excerpts From the Constitution of the United States of America

607

(6)

Index

613

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0766819655

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