Crimes Against the Environment

It is no secret that the prosecution of federal environmental crimes has grown exponentially over the past decade. Yet, until now, there has been no comprehensive reference on the topic of federal environmental criminal law. Crimes Against the Environment is the first book to address thoroughly the legal issues surrounding the investigation & litigation of federal environmental criminal charges. This long-awaited resource analyzes such important topics as the history & context of environmental criminal prosecution; specific environmental & other crimes; substantive issues that arise in environmental criminal cases; search & seizure; Fifth Amendment considerations; trial preparation; pre-trial practice; trial practice; plea bargaining; sentencing; & internal practices for regulated industry.Susan F. Mandiberg is the author of 'Crimes Against the Environment' with ISBN 9780327019558 and ISBN 0327019557.