{"product_id":"the-greatest-criminal-cases-changing-the-course-of-american-law-hardcover","title":"The Greatest Criminal Cases: Changing the Course of American Law - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJ. Martinez\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis fascinating book recounts the compelling stories behind 14 of the most important criminal procedure cases in American legal history.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMany constitutional protections that Americans take for granted today--the right to exclude illegally obtained evidence, the right to government-financed counsel, and the right to remain silent, among others--were not part of the original Bill of Rights, but were the result of criminal trials and judicial interpretations. The untold stories behind these cases reveal circumstances far more interesting than any legal \u003ci\u003edossier\u003c\/i\u003e can evoke. Author J. Michael Martinez provides a brief introduction to the drama and intrigue behind 14 leading court cases in American law. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis engaging text presents a short summary of high-profile legal proceedings from the late 19th century through recent times and includes key landmark cases in which the court established the parameters of probable cause for searches, the features of due process, and the legality of electronic surveillance. The work offers concise explanations and analysis of the facts as well as the lasting significance of the cases to criminal procedure.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJ. Michael Martinez\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, teaches political science, criminal justice, and public administration courses at Kennesaw State University, the University of South Dakota (online), and the University of Georgia, respectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 9.4 x 6.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 28, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53387161305363,"sku":"9781440828683","price":122.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/6300\/3667\/files\/ih9JiSqagV9781440828683.webp?v=1769519503","url":"https:\/\/finduslaw.com\/products\/the-greatest-criminal-cases-changing-the-course-of-american-law-hardcover","provider":"FindUSlaw Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}