criminal procedure

A collection of twenty controversial essays that debate issues pertaining to the Sixth Amendment rights for accused persons including the presumption of innocence, the right to counsel and trial by jury, and the right of the accused to confront his or her accuser.

Explains how the Fourth Amendment came to exist, why it is important, ways in which it has been challenged in the U.S. federal courts, and how it relates to today's issues of national security and ever-developing technology.

Presents a collection of ten essays that address the issue of juvenile crime and prosecution within an adult court and discusses the constitutionality of trying juveniles as adults and the consequences that arise from it.

Describes the development of various parts of the U.S. Constitution and also provides a glossary, a bibliography, and a list of related resources.