Criminal Procedure

Criminal Procedure: From the Courtroom to the Street, 3rd Edition, connects legal theory and procedural rules directly to practice. The textbook explains how constitutional principles govern law enforcement conduct in the field and judicial proceedings in the courtroom.

Core subject areas address the criminal justice process, search and seizure standards, and spoken word evidence. Discussions emphasize practical decision-making skills essential for carrying out arrests, gathering evidence, and conducting interrogations.

Drawing on author Roger Wright's experience as a police officer and criminal defense attorney, the textbook incorporates "On the Street" hypotheticals. These scenarios illustrate how criminal justice practitioners make operational choices across a variety of situations.