Criminal Procedure (Texas)

The Texas Code of Criminal Procedure contains the statutes that outline the procedures for investigations, arrests, trials, and appeals in criminal cases, ensuring that both the rights of the accused and the interests of justice are upheld.

The smartly organized Texas Criminal Practice Guide is the reference attorneys turn to for analysis of criminal law in Texas. First published in 1979, the guide's six volumes are arranged by section to correspond with the progression of the Texas criminal justice system, making their detailed information easy to access, whether you're a new attorney or an experienced practitioner. Each volume contains a number of chapters divided into four parts:

Legal Background - procedural and substantive law treating the constitutional, statutory, and case law considerations in each area.
Practice Guide - checklists and procedural steps outlined in chronological order.
Forms - for applying the law and procedure.
Research Guide - to direct you toward other sources of useful information.

How-to guide for Texas practitioners concerning criminal practice and procedure. Answers questions that regularly confront attorneys practicing criminal law — from arrest through postconviction proceedings and appeal. Includes step-by-step analysis of criminal procedure, as well as easy to use forms, checklists, and practice tips. Contains citations to leading and most recent caselaw to give you the latest information available. Designed to include the most current forms and checklists you need to expertly handle this area of law. Includes extensive library cross-referencing to forms, digest topics, caselaw, codes, statutes, and other analytical products.

Criminal Forms and Trial Manual gives you expert commentary and step-by-step guidance on the Texas Penal Code and criminal violations codified in other Texas statutes, including the Agriculture Code, Alcoholic Beverage Code, Parks and Wildlife Code, and Health and Safety Code. The manual is organized and written in a practice-oriented fashion to help you find answers systematically and efficiently.

Covers attempts by the Texas courts to apply federal constitutional case law developed by the U.S. Supreme Court. Authors examine developments in case law, such as State v. Studer (changing instruments), Batson v. Kentucky (jury selection and the constitutional limitations upon the use of preemptory challenges), plus the exclusionary remedy for improper law enforcement action and legislative developments expanding dispositional options.