Rolando V. Del CarmenRolando V. del Carmen is Distinguished Professor of Criminal Justice (Law) and Regents Professor in the College of Criminal Justice, Sam Houston State University. He has written many books and numerous articles in law and criminal justice. His book, riminal Procedure: Law and Practice, has been translated into various languages and widely used in criminal justice programs. His other books include: The Death Penalty: Constitutional Issues, Commentaries and Case Briefs (with colleagues), Juvenile Justice: The System, Process, and Law (with Chad Trulson); Civil Liabilities in American Policing, and Community-Based Corrections (with Leanne Fiftal Alarid & Paul Cromwell). He is the recipient of three awards from the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences: The Academy Fellow Award (1990), the Bruce Smith Award (1997); and the Founder's Award (2005). Read More Read Less