Significant Cases in Criminal Procedure

Second Edition
ISBN13: 9780199957910ISBN10: 0199957916 Paperback, 240 pages
Jan 2013,  In Stock

Retail Price to Students:

$29.95 (04)
240 pages; 8 x 10; ISBN13: 978-0-19-995791-0ISBN10: 0-19-995791-6
A flexible text providing summaries and analysis of the key cases in criminal procedure

Description

Easily accessible to undergraduates, Significant Cases in Criminal Procedure, Second Edition, offers a clear, comprehensive introduction to criminal procedure. Rather than providing complete opinions, which may overwhelm students, the authors present case briefs, along with analyses, explanations, and short excerpts.

In addition to the case summaries, the book includes lists of all of the cases it covers, both in alphabetical order and grouped by topic; a short introduction to each topic; and an index.


NEW TO THIS EDITION

Additional cases throughout including Arizona v. Gant (2009), Kentucky v. King (2011), and United States v. Jones (2012)

New discussion questions and a new glossary of key terms

New key excerpts from the opinions along with analyses and explanations


CRIMINAL JUSTICE CASE BRIEFS SERIES

Significant Cases in Criminal Procedure, Second Edition
Craig Hemmens, Alan Thompson, and Lisa S. Nored (978-0-19-995791-0)

Significant Cases in Corrections, Second Edition
Craig Hemmens, Barbara Belbot, and Katherine Bennett (978-0-19-994858-1)

Significant Cases in Juvenile Justice, Second Edition
Craig Hemmens, Benjamin Steiner, and David Mueller (978-0-19-995841-2)

Reviews

"A valuable and accessible resource for students studying criminal procedure. The case briefs provide an excellent, in-depth examination and analysis of significant Supreme Court cases in a brief and concise manner. Students find this approach less intimidating, and more engaging and user-friendly."
--Stephane Kirven, Sacred Heart University

"The strategy of providing case briefs rather than opinion text is good, as students tend to have trouble understanding opinions themselves. I also like very much that the authors explain the significance of the case; it is hard to get students to understand that these cases are not just empty rhetoric or ivory-tower battles of intellect--they matter to the day-to-day administration of criminal justice. The writing style is also good and I believe that it is as engaging as textbook writing can be."
--Jacinta M. Gau, University of Central Florida

About the Author(s)

Craig Hemmens, Missouri State University, Alan Thompson, The University of Southern Mississippi, and Lisa S. Nored, The University of Southern Mississippi