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A criminal law and procedure text organized and accessible for today's paralegal student 

Fundamentals of Criminal Law and Procedure for Paralegals, Fourth Edition, by McClure and Eimermann, is a comprehensive text that equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary for successful careers in criminal law. From investigation and discovery to trial and sentencing, this text guides students through every step of the process in five hypothetical criminal cases that illustrate procedures, raise discussion questions, and engage them in skill-building exercises. With up-to-date examples, the text engages students with discussions of the criminal justice system, the role of police and lawyers, the basic principles of criminal law, constitutional limitations, and trial procedures.

New to the Fourth Edition:

• Current examples highlighting how the criminal justice system addresses high-profile cases
• Discussion and exercises concerning video evidence and paralegals' role in evaluating evidence
• Coverage of prosecutorial misconduct, presidential immunity, and laws dealing with insurrection, rebellion, and sedition
• Prosecutions of law enforcement personnel who violate criminal statutes while on duty
• Paralegals' role in jury selection and implicit bias in choosing a jury

Professors and students will benefit from:

• A logical three-part organization:
  • 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 aftermath
• An understanding of the role of paralegals, lawyers, and law enforcement in criminal cases
• Five hypothetical cases woven throughout the text that illustrate procedure, raise discussion questions, and offer opportunities for research exercises
• Coverage of both white collar and "street crime," from both state and federal perspectives
• Excerpts from statutes, court opinions, investigative reports, and pleadings
• Strong pedagogy, including discussion questions, application exercises, marginal definitions, and end-of-chapter review questions
• The textbook offers assignments that mirror the tasks a paralegal would perform in a prosecutor or defense counsel's office, providing students with practical experience and confidence in their abilities