Criminal Evidence: Principles and Cases (with InfoTrac) [Hardcover]

Thomas J. Gardner (Author), Terry M. Anderson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 8, 2003 | ISBN-10: 0534615511 | ISBN-13: 978-0534615512 | Edition: 5

Gardner and Anderson cover the key rules of evidence and the applicability of these rules in criminal matters. The authors provide students with an understanding of the rationale behind these rules. This text includes many of the features that have popularized Gardner/Anderson's best-selling CRIMINAL LAW text, including high-interest examples, graphics, photos, and case excerpts. Unlike competing texts, CRIMINAL EVIDENCE: PRINCIPLES AND CASES is not encyclopedic or overwhelming.

Editorial Reviews

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"I find this book to be the best on the current market. Gardner and Anderson effectively identify and address that level of pedagogy most appropriate to college undergraduates."

"An excellent book for the course that is taught at our college…it should be seriously considered."

"One of the real strengths of this book is the court cases provided…This book is one of the most comprehensive Criminal Evidence books on the market." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Tom Gardner is an attorney with over 50 years of experience. For many of those years he was an Assistant District Attorney in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Terry M. Anderson is Professor of Law, Creighton University School of Law. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1968, and Juris Doctor degree in 1971, from the University of North Dakota, where he was a member of the Order of the Coif and Case Editor of the North Dakota Law Review. After earning a Master of Laws degree from Harvard Law School in 1972 he joined the Creighton law faculty. During the 1980-1981 school year he was a Visiting Professor of Law at the University of New Mexico. In 2002 he was a Visiting Professor at the University of Denver College of Law. He teaches Contracts, Insurance and Secured Transactions in Personal Property. Professor Anderson is also author (with Thomas J. Gardner) of CRIMINAL LAW, Ninth Edition (Wadsworth, 2006).

Product Details

• Hardcover: 408 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 5 edition (October 8, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0534615511
• ISBN-13: 978-0534615512
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,144,771 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Criminal Evidence: Principles and Cases, October 1, 1999

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This review is from: Criminal Evidence: Principles and Cases (Hardcover)

CRIMINAL EVIDENCE is a well written textbook that describes the many laws governing different types of evidence. Whether it be fingerprints, photographs or other documents, this book covers it all. It teaches you the laws of Search and Seizure and how the Exclusionary Rule (Fruits of the Poisonous Tree Doctrine/Derivative Evidence Rule) comes about when illegally obtained evidence is presented in court. This book also explains vehicle stops, arrest, and search warrant requirements.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Evidence at its best, July 26, 2008

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M. Farmer "MD Farmer" (Reva, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Criminal Evidence With Infotrac: Principles and Cases (Hardcover)

After having gone to law school and studying under a prosecutor I took this evidence course using this textbook from a retired Marine JAG officer and it was outstanding. This book is well written and it describes the laws governing different types of evidence. Whether it be verbal statements, hearsay, things said before or after arrest or other documentation, this book covers it all. It applies the laws of Search and Seizure and describes and applies the Exclusionary Rule (Fruits of the Poisonous Tree Doctrine/Derivative Evidence Rule). This book also explains and applies vehicle stops, arrest, and search warrant requirements. Taught by a retired Marine JAG officer and Asst Prosecutor made it that much better.

5.0 out of 5 stars If only all textbooks were worth the price like this one, February 10, 2012

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Marc Mest - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Criminal Evidence: Principles and Cases (Hardcover)

This was required for a course I took and this is one of the best textbooks I have ever used.

I had to take several criminal justice courses and this was my favorite, though all of them were interesting.

This textbook is not dry, even though the subject matter is legal.

The authors provide all aspects of evidence and pose the exceptions and why they exist, whether through court rulings or law.

one of my favorite chapters is on the judical process itself. And of course the limits of witness testimony ( the exceptions and privlege that would prevent a doctor or lawyer from testifying against you, and when they can. ).

It is funny, since I took this course I now can watch courtroom shows and understand the various technical stuff. Or watching court tv.