Criminal Law and Procedure

The general principles of criminality and culpability, individual crimes; their elements and related issues are fully discussed. Procedure topics explored include defenses to criminal accusations, parties to crimes, state and federal constitutional influences, the parties to the criminal justice system, the pretrial process, trial, sentencing, appeal and collateral relief, and the procedure of search and seizure. Contemporary issues in criminal law and procedure, such as terrorism and cybercrime, are also explored.

Daniel E. Hall earned his bachelor's degree at Indiana University, Juris Doctor at Washburn University, and Doctor of Education at the University of Central Florida. He has practiced law in both the United States and Federated State of Micronesia. He has been a member of the faculties of the University of Central Florida, The University of Toledo, and Miami University, where he is currently Professor of Political Science and Dean of the Hamilton Campus. He is the author of over a dozen textbooks and journal articles on public law subjects.