Basic Criminal Law

Basic Criminal Law: The Constitution, Procedure, and Crimes, 5th Edition, is a textbook that provides a foundational grounding in criminal law, its historical origins, and modern legal practice. The volume introduces fundamental legal concepts alongside emerging trends across the justice system.

The text examines substantive crimes and specific legal procedures, addressing how constitutional principles shape the administration of justice. Readers also encounter learning features designed to help them build practical workforce skills for legal careers.

Developed for paralegal curricula and general criminal justice programs, the work supports courses in criminal law and procedure. It also provides supplementary reading for classes in constitutional law.