Fundamentals of Criminal Law and Procedure for Paralegals, Second Edition Thomas E. McClure

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• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1543810799
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1543810790

Essentials of Criminal Law and Procedure for Paralegals puts emphasis on equipping students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in careers related to criminal law. Starting from investigation and discovery, to trial and sentencing, this book follows each stage through five hypothetical criminal cases that demonstrate procedure, pose discussion questions, and involve students in skill-enhancing exercises. Realistic and pragmatic, the book engages students with conversations about the criminal justice system, the roles of police and lawyers, the fundamental principles of criminal law, constitutional restrictions, and trial proceedings.

What’s New in the Second Edition:

• The book now addresses Legal Defenses prior to Discovery and Disclosure, better reflecting real-world practice.
• Enhanced coverage on handling cases concerning driving under the influence, police use of excessive force, sexual offenses, and diversion programs offered by specialized courts.
• Introduction of Chapter 15 on Associated Proceedings, discussing Collateral Remedies, Clemency, Removing and Restricting Access to Criminal Records, Recovery of Seized Property and Contesting Summary Suspensions of Driver’s Licenses.
• Revisions made to make the book even more user-friendly for students, with learning objectives in each chapter and meticulously revised discussions of key concepts.
• The title of the book has been altered to more accurately represent the book’s content.

Educators and students will gain from:

• A logical three-part structure:
  • Criminal Law: The criminal justice system, principles of criminal law, and types of criminal offenses
  • Criminal Procedure: From commission of the offense to plea bargaining
  • Criminal Procedure: Trials and their consequences
• An emphasis on the roles of paralegals, lawyers, and law enforcement in criminal cases
• Five hypothetical cases interwoven throughout the text that illustrate procedure, provoke discussion questions, and provide opportunities for research exercises
• Coverage of both white-collar and “street crime,” from both state and federal viewpoints
• Excerpts from statutes, court opinions, investigative reports, and legal pleadings
• Effective pedagogy, including discussion questions, practical exercises, marginal definitions, and end-of-chapter review questions.
• Assignments that simulate the tasks a paralegal would undertake in a prosecutor or defense counsel’s office