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Essentials of Criminal Procedure - David C. Brody
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Essentials of Criminal Procedure David C. Brody ISBN 9781531034450
Essentials of Criminal Procedure introduces undergraduate students to the fundamentals of criminal procedure law through an innovative, hybrid format that moves beyond traditional textbooks and casebooks. The text is built around three integrated components. First, it presents carefully edited U.S. Supreme Court cases—current through the 2024–25 Term—that emphasize key facts, issues, and legal reasoning, offering meaningful challenge without unnecessary complexity. Second, clear explanatory sections follow the cases to illuminate constitutional principles, incorporate additional relevant decisions, and pose discussion questions that strengthen students’ grasp of the material. Third, the book features practical learning tools, including real-world and fictional scenarios in “You Be the Judge” exercises and end-of-chapter hypotheticals, which may be used for written assignments or in-class discussion. These exercises require students to apply legal concepts in concrete situations, reinforcing critical and analytical thinking.
Although the text provides sufficient breadth to support a solid introductory course in criminal procedure, it does not seek to be exhaustive. Instead, it is designed to engage students’ interest in the role of law within the criminal justice system while sharpening their reasoning skills. At the same time, it offers instructors a flexible framework and a strong foundation that can be adapted to their preferred teaching style and level of depth.
Essentials of Criminal Procedure David C. Brody ISBN 9781531034450, 978-1531034450 & 9781531034467
Author
David C. Brody
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- ISBN
- 9781531034450
- Publisher
- Carolina Academic Press
- Publication Date
- February 2026
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