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 622
... punishment comports with human dig- nity . In sum , the punishment of death is inconsistent with all four principles : Death is an unusually se- vere and degrading punishment ; there is a strong probability that it is inflicted ...
... punishment comports with human dig- nity . In sum , the punishment of death is inconsistent with all four principles : Death is an unusually se- vere and degrading punishment ; there is a strong probability that it is inflicted ...
Page 624
... punishment , might influ- ence the citizenry's view of the morality of capital punishment . The solution to the problem lies in the fact that no one has ever seriously advanced retribu- tion as a legitimate goal of our society ...
... punishment , might influ- ence the citizenry's view of the morality of capital punishment . The solution to the problem lies in the fact that no one has ever seriously advanced retribu- tion as a legitimate goal of our society ...
Page 630
... punishment is most probably an effective deterrent . In sum , we cannot say that the judgment of the Georgia legislature that capital punishment may be necessary in some cases is clearly wrong . Consider- ations of federalism , as well ...
... punishment is most probably an effective deterrent . In sum , we cannot say that the judgment of the Georgia legislature that capital punishment may be necessary in some cases is clearly wrong . Consider- ations of federalism , as well ...
Contents
Civil and Criminal | 3 |
The Bill of Rights | 11 |
Questions for Thought and Discussion | 18 |
Copyright | |
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