Secondary sources help explain the law, but they are not the law. They are a good place to begin any research project to gain a broad understanding of the topic. Below is a list of resources useful for researching federal criminal law and procedure topics.
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Criminal Law- Secondary Sources (Lexis)
Lexis includes treatises, practice guides, and legal encyclopedias to aid in understanding various criminal law topics. Access via Lexis for JU College of Law only.
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Criminal Law- Secondary Sources (Westlaw)
Westlaw includes treatises, practice guides and legal encyclopedias to aid in understanding various criminal law topics. Access via Westlaw for JU College of Law only.
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Modern Federal Jury Instructions-Criminal Publication Update (2025) (Lexis)
This resource includes general instructions for federal criminal trials, and includes substantive instructions for specific federal offenses, and citations to specific case authority and/or statutory authority. Access via Lexis for JU College of Law only.
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American Jurisprudence 2d: Criminal Law (Westlaw)
AmJur 2d is an encyclopedia of United States law which covers a broad range of legal topics and provides background information, applicable primary law, and references to other secondary materials.The Criminal Law section provides in-depth discussion and analysis on many criminal law topics. Start in the index. Access via Westlaw for JU College of Law only.
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Criminal Law Investigation Handbook (Lexis)
This handbook offers practical advice on how best to prepare cases for ultimate presentation in court and makes them aware of the most likely points at which their evidence is vulnerable and subject to attack. Access via Lexis for JU College of Law Only.
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Criminal Procedure (Westlaw) by Wayne R. LaFave et. al.
This criminal procedure treatise is updated annually and analyzes federal criminal law at every step of the process. Access via Westlaw for JU College of Law only.
