Acker (criminal justice, U. of Albany) and Brody (criminal justice and criminology, Washington State U.) introduce the rules and principles of criminal procedure law using a case study approach and a focus on US Supreme Court decisions interpreting the US Constitution, to help undergraduate students understand the origins, context, and evolution of the law. Some state constitutional decisions have been integrated. All cases and discussions have been updated for this edition, which includes new cases and case law related to homeland security and criminal procedure, reorganizes and shortens some chapters, updates postcase notes, and adds review questions and key terms. It is accompanied by online access to study tools and instructor resources. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)