Criminal Law and ProcedureWest Publishing Company, 1994 - 809 pages Covering legal, procedural, and Constitutional issues, this textbook presents case examples, describes the history of criminal law, and outlines recent developments in criminal justice. Chapters cover the legal foundations of criminal justice, the substantive criminal law, and law enforcement and criminal procedure. The book includes excerpts from court decisions, including rulings from state cases, federal cases, and the Supreme Court. The book is intended for use in criminology, criminal justice, pre-law, political science, and paralegal courses. John M. Scheb is a senior judge for the Florida Court System and a lecturer at Stetson University College of Law; John M. Scheb II teaches political science at the University of Tennessee. c. Book News Inc. |
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Page 132
... cause . The " Proximate Cause " of the Victim's Death . To hold a defendant responsible for the death of a victim , the prosecution must establish that the victim's death was " proximately caused " by the defendant . This means that the ...
... cause . The " Proximate Cause " of the Victim's Death . To hold a defendant responsible for the death of a victim , the prosecution must establish that the victim's death was " proximately caused " by the defendant . This means that the ...
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... cause . Like many legal terms , probable cause is not susceptible to precise definition . Probable cause exists when prudent and cautious police officers have trustworthy information leading them to believe that evidence of crime may be ...
... cause . Like many legal terms , probable cause is not susceptible to precise definition . Probable cause exists when prudent and cautious police officers have trustworthy information leading them to believe that evidence of crime may be ...
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... cause to believe that the Gateses ' auto- mobile and home contained the contraband in ques- tion . This decision was affirmed in turn by the Illinois Appellate Court and by a divided vote of the Supreme Court of Illinois . ... The ...
... cause to believe that the Gateses ' auto- mobile and home contained the contraband in ques- tion . This decision was affirmed in turn by the Illinois Appellate Court and by a divided vote of the Supreme Court of Illinois . ... The ...
Contents
Civil and Criminal | 3 |
The Bill of Rights | 11 |
Questions for Thought and Discussion | 18 |
Copyright | |
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