Criminal Law & Procedure:an Introduction 2e

Criminal Law and Procedure: An Introduction, 2nd Edition is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the practice and theory of criminal law. Written primarily for paralegal, legal studies, and criminal justice students at the college level, this book also serves as an excellent introductory guide for anyone preparing for a career in law.

This text provides an introduction to the practice and theory of criminal law, and can be used in undergraduate criminal law classes, associate-degree criminal justice programs, and paralegal courses. The first half of the book covers substantive criminal law, and the second half discusses both the constitutional dimensions of criminal procedure and practical aspects of the criminal justice process, making the text suitable for a single course designed to provide an overview of the entire criminal justice system. Case summaries are presented within a narrative account of the law. This second edition contains new cases, and new information on civil rights, hate crimes, appeals, and discovery orders.

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Ronald Bacigal received his B.A from Concord College and completed his law degree at Washington and Lee University. He was a Fulbright Scholar recipient to the University of Amsterdam. He has been a Professor of Law since 1971, and currently teaches at the University of Richmond. Mr. Bacigal is a Reporter of Criminal Case for the Virginia Court of Appeals, and the Former Chair of Criminal Law Section of the Association of American Law School.