Criminal Procedure: Law and Practice (MindTap Course List) delves into the essential guidelines that govern criminal procedure, offering a practical and authoritative exploration of legal principles applicable to today’s law enforcement professionals. Authored by Rolando del Carmen and published in its 10th edition, this comprehensive text is designed for students and practitioners who need a clear understanding of current legal standards.

The book covers a wide array of critical topics, including arrests, searches and seizures, vehicle stops, use of force, interrogations, and line-ups. It provides cutting-edge insights into contemporary issues such as racial profiling, DNA evidence, plea bargaining, and the seizure of text/email messages. Engaging case briefs, sample police forms, hypothetical cases, and detailed coverage of recent Supreme Court rulings ensure that the content remains relevant and up-to-date.

With a print length of 576 pages, this edition ensures thorough coverage while maintaining an accessible, reader-friendly presentation. It is published by Cengage Learning, released on January 1, 2016, with ISBN-10: 1305577361 and ISBN-13: 978-1305577367. The text dimensions are 8.25 x 1.25 x 10.25 inches, providing a compact yet comprehensive resource for those engaged in the study or practice of criminal procedure.