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It’s the Law

The laws of the criminal justice system are primarily framed by the Constitution, which sets the standards of due process. In this program, lawyers, prosecutors, and judges explain the differences between misdemeanors and felonies, the various degrees of crimes, and the elements of a crime. Investigation procedures in the gathering of evidence and statements are discussed. Legal experts and police officers clearly illustrate such concepts as 5th Amendment rights, Miranda warnings, the “stop and frisk” rule, search warrants, and the “knock and announce” rule. Probable cause and arrest procedures are also demonstrated. A Cambridge Educational Production. (30 minutes)

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Item#: FMK11901
Copyright date: ©2001
VHS ISBN 978-0-7365-3693-6
DVD ISBN 978-1-4213-2567-5

Part of the Series : Law and Order: An Inside View of the Criminal Justice System | Social Studies Core Curriculum Video Library


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