Lessons on Criminal Procedural Law - Armenta Deu, Ma. Teresa

In this fourteenth edition, *Lecciones de derecho procesal penal* (Lessons on Criminal Procedural Law) reaffirms its commitment to providing an overview of criminal proceedings. This overview is preceded by two lessons dedicated to the objectives, principles, rights, and constitutional guarantees that frame and inspire the entire model—details of which are subsequently elaborated upon in the remaining eighteen lessons.

The text employs a schematic approach to address the complex landscape of determining the appropriate adjudicators based on criteria of jurisdiction and competence, as well as the specific requirements of certain special proceedings.

The work offers a carefully updated account of developments within the European framework, protections for specific categories of victims, the appeal in cassation (*recurso de casación*), and recent case law regarding the *in dubio pro reo* principle and the presumption of innocence. It also covers various scenarios involving pre-constituted evidence and exemptions from the duty to testify—such as for certain witnesses or protected witnesses—among other topics.

These lessons are designed for undergraduate and master's students, as well as lawyers, legal professionals, and criminologists seeking a thorough update and consistent attention to both national and European legislation and the corresponding case law.

Utilizing an expository method that varies the level of detail based on the desired depth of study, the book provides a pedagogical approach tailored to the specific interests of each reader.