Criminal Procedure Law and Defense provides a compact and comprehensible overview of the structures of German criminal procedural law, covering procedural principles, the course of criminal proceedings including special types of procedures, and appeals. It also discusses numerous useful tips and tricks for criminal defense in various procedural situations. The collaboration between experienced criminal defense attorney Dr. Gregor Hanisch and lawyer Antje Rech, a long-time lecturer in his review course, allows for a structured yet practice-oriented presentation of the material. Therefore, the book is aimed at both students and trainees as well as practitioners seeking advice.