Learning Criminal Procedure: Investigations teaches students the law that governs the investigation of criminal cases. The book presents the material directly in plain language so that students do not have to guess what the rules are. Each topic includes a clear, straightforward description of the binding legal rules, illustrations of how the rules are applied, and excerpts of the leading Supreme Court cases. Where the rules are in flux, students are alerted to this evolution. The book also provides scores of review questions so that students can test their mastery of each issue.

The book's authors build on their combined decades of practical experience to explain the law in plain language and explore the policy justifications behind the rules. The teacher's manual contains dozens of suggestions for interactive student exercises and further problems for students to discuss during class.