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Federal Criminal Discovery 2nd Edition Robert M Cary ISBN 9781641059497

Federal Criminal Discovery provides a comprehensive analysis of every method of discovery available to parties in federal criminal proceedings. It is an essential resource for judges, academics, prosecutors, and defense attorneys, offering an in-depth examination of the statutory and constitutional foundations of criminal discovery. The book presents a balanced treatment of current law while thoughtfully exploring the competing perspectives that shape discovery practice in federal courts.

Key topics include:

• Defendants’ constitutional right to exculpatory evidence under Brady v. Maryland

• Detailed analysis of Rule 16 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure

• Discoverability of witness statements

• Use and limitations of subpoenas

• Additional federal rules and statutes governing discovery rights and obligations

• The court’s inherent authority to order discovery in criminal cases

• Ethical rules and Department of Justice policies affecting prosecutors’ disclosure duties

• Circumstances warranting restrictions on criminal discovery

• Enforcement mechanisms and available sanctions

Federal Criminal Discovery 2nd Edition Robert M Cary ISBN 9781641059497, 978-1641059497 & 9781641059503

Authors
Craig Singer
Simon Andrew Latcovich
Robert M Cary