Book Description

Written by Assistant State's Attorney, Matthew J. Medina, this thorough, easy to understand guide sheds case-saving light on the principles of the search and seizure law, from Terry Stop sand pat downs to the nuances of 3rd party consent and issues surrounding the use of various information sources during warrant requests. You'll get expert guidance on pivotal topics including: the "Exclusionary Rule," the "Fellow Officer" rule, common law right to inquire, vehicle search issues, stop & frisk, and search incident to arrest. Plus, all new material including: practical, real-world samples of search warrants; affidavits & Miranda warnings; and actual defendant and witness' statements that have been tried, tested and enhanced in anticipation of common areas of defense cross examination. New case citations culled from the 112 new U.S. Supreme Court Cases and hundreds of Appellate Court Rulings that have occurred since the release of the 1st Edition.