NCJ Number
8962
Date Published
1970
Length
85 pages
Annotation
DISCUSSION OF ARREST, SEARCH, SEIZURE, AND THE RIGHTS OF THE ACCUSED DESIGNED TO ACQUAINT POLICE WITH BASIC LEGAL AND JUDICIAL CONSIDERATIONS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Abstract
THE AUTHORS SET OUT IN NARRATIVE FORM THE MAJOR COURT DECISIONS IN THIS AREA AND APPLY THE HOLDINGS TO SPECIFIC SITUATIONS. ILLINOIS AND FEDERAL COURT DECISIONS ARE REVIEWED AND JUDICIAL CONCEPTS- SUCH AS DUE PROCESS AND 'PLAIN SIGHT DOCTRINE' ARE DEFINED. ALSO INCLUDED IS A REVIEW OF ILLINOIS TRAFFIC LAW.