
Criminal Procedure
Cognella Academic Publishing
8th Edition
Will be published approx. on 16. January 2024
Book
Hardback
566 pages
979-8-8233-5587-2 (ISBN)
Description
The newest edition of the most complete and accessible text available for this course!
The 8th edition of Criminal Procedure provides readers with a comprehensive, logically organized introduction to the essence of procedural criminal law. The book is easy to read and meticulous in its presentation of the law, making it the ideal textbook for undergraduate Criminal Justice students.
Key Features of the Text:
- Grounds students in the basic concepts of criminal procedure, stressing the rights of persons who are suspected, accused, or convicted of crimes.
- Includes a wealth of current cases and timely real-world examples that reflect this especially dynamic component of the American criminal justice system.
- Incorporates robust pedagogical features into every chapter, including learning objectives, key terms, discussion questions, and shadow boxes to enhance student comprehension.
This new edition captures the most significant recent developments by addressing state and federal statutes, as well as notable criminal trials and appellate court decisions, with a particular focus on the decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court. Crucial, compelling topics such as the increased spotlight on police use of force, bail reform, civil forfeiture, capital punishment, and other salient issues have been integrated into each chapter to ensure that the book is thoroughly updated to highlight the newest information in the field.
More details
Edition
8th ed.
Language
English
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 260 mm
Width: 208 mm
Thickness: 35 mm
Weight
1421 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-8233-5587-2 (9798823355872)
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Persons
John M. Scheb II is Professor and Interim Associate Dean at the Howard H. Baker, Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He has authored numerous articles in professional journals and coauthored several highly regarded textbooks.