Investigative Criminal Procedure: A Comparative Approach - 1st Edition - Stephen C. Thaman

Investigative Criminal Procedure: A Comparative Approach 1st Edition Stephen C. Thaman ISBN 9798892070812

Investigative Criminal Procedure: A Comparative Approach, First Edition draws from Chapters 1–9 of the author’s Criminal Procedure: A Comparative Approach, First Edition and examines how the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments shape the regulation of detention, arrest, search and seizure, identification practices, interrogation, and the use of secret investigative techniques in crime prevention and investigation in the U.S. The book explores the continuing secrecy and police dominance of criminal investigations, the circumstances under which the right to counsel is guaranteed during critical investigative measures (line-ups, interrogations, searches), and the extent to which police and prosecutors may use racial profiling, deception, or pretext to induce suspects to waive their constitutional rights. It also considers the admissibility of evidence obtained in violation of fundamental rights.

The comparative approach highlights the shift in U.S. criminal procedure from the “due process” emphasis of the 1960s and 70s—which influenced legal systems worldwide—to a modern “crime control” focus. U.S. practices are analyzed alongside current European and other democratic legal frameworks, helping students identify the strengths and weaknesses of their own systems while encouraging debate about more just, humane, and democratic approaches.

Benefits for Instructors and Students

• Cases and Excerpts: A rich collection of well-edited U.S. and international cases, ideal for comparative analysis and classroom discussion.

• U.S. Law Notes: Supplementary commentary on key cases, highlighting state-level divergences and variations from U.S. Supreme Court precedents.

• Discussion Questions: Provocative prompts to help students compare U.S. and foreign law and consider which approaches may be preferable.

• Online Appendix: Extensive high court opinions and statutory materials for deeper exploration, especially useful in classes with limited U.S. law focus or for research projects.

• Glossary of Terms and Concepts: Translations from French, German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish to clarify terminology for non-U.S. students.

• Further Reading: Chapter-end recommendations of U.S. and comparative law books and articles to extend study and research.

Investigative Criminal Procedure: A Comparative Approach 1st Edition Stephen C. Thaman ISBN 9798892070812, 979-8892070812 & 9798892070836

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Stephen C. Thaman