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Kamisar, LaFave, and Israel's Modern Criminal Procedure 16th Edition Nancy King

ISBN 9781636590776

The Sixteenth Edition offers an authoritative and up-to-date examination of the constitutional, statutory, and ethical principles that govern the criminal investigation and adjudication process. It clearly presents black-letter law while incorporating some of the most thoughtful and challenging commentary in the field. This edition deepens its focus on critical issues such as racial justice, historical context, and empirical research—making it a uniquely powerful tool for both learning and teaching.

The authors provide a rich foundation for analysis by incorporating current data, emerging legislative developments, and ongoing scholarly and policy debates. This combination not only facilitates a deeper understanding of the law as it exists but also invites students to critically examine the structure, goals, and fairness of the criminal justice system.

Topics covered include:

• Arrest, search, and seizure
• Right to counsel
• Police interrogation and confessions
• Digital surveillance and undercover investigations
• Lineups and pretrial identifications
• Grand jury investigations
• Pretrial release and bail
• Prosecutorial discretion and charging decisions
• Preliminary hearings and grand jury review
• Drafting and screening the charging instrument
• Joinder of charges and defendants
• Venue and speedy trial rights
• Discovery and disclosure obligations
• Guilty pleas and plea bargaining
• Jury trial rights and procedure
• Double jeopardy protections
• Sentencing principles
• Appeals and postconviction remedies

With its broad scope, accessible structure, and timely focus on equity and reform, the Sixteenth Edition remains the premier casebook for teaching criminal procedure in today’s legal landscape.

Kamisar LaFave and Israel's Modern Criminal Procedure 16th Edition Nancy King ISBN 9781636590776 & 978-1636590776