Learning Objectives

1. State the difference between criminal law and criminal procedure.

2. Specify how criminal procedure strikes a balance between the interests in investigating and detecting crime

and in convicting criminals on one hand and the interest in protecting the right of individuals to be free from

intrusions into their privacy and liberty on the other hand.

3. Appreciate the objectives of criminal procedure.

4. Know the sources of criminal procedure.

5. Define precedent and role of precedent in judicial decision making.

6. Know the differing philosophical perspectives of judges.

7. Understand the difference between law in action and law on the books.