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Criminal Procedure: A Living Map

Constitutional criminal procedure governs how the state investigates and prosecutes. The Fourth Amendment limits searches and seizures; the Fifth Amendment protects against compelled self-incrimination (Miranda); the Sixth Amendment guarantees counsel; evidence obtained in violation may be excluded; and convictions can be challenged on appeal and by habeas corpus. Press Play to watch the map build, click an idea for its definition and the usual trap, or trace a short case. A simplified teaching map of the general approach (mainly US law); check the law where you work.

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Hover over an idea to light up what it connects to, click it for its definition, minimum requirements, an example and the usual trap, press Play to watch the map build step by step, or trace a short case through it.

Simplified teaching map, in general terms. Check the law where you work. On a small screen, scroll the map sideways.

Learn it properly

The full lecture, exercises and quiz behind this map are in Criminal Procedure: Module 1, and that module is free to read.

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