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Criminal Evidence: Principles and Cases (with InfoTrac)

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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.

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.

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.

Hard cover and thick pages, nothing like those books that when you flip through and they tear. detail and teaching is meduim, yet i havent had the ability to determine what book is excellent to learn from, so many authors. Used book for a class, may be pricy but amazon had the best price, in my opinion on the market.

Very useful, great book! It also teaches you about your rights, one of the things i liked about this book it is that it is straight to the point and explains in detail a lot of legal procedures as of the collection of evidence and individuals rights against illegal searches.

Came quickly and was in great condition. thank you very much. was able to get it in time to do homework right away

This book was in great shape. I ordered it on January 10, 2011 and received it later than expected but due to the snow storm it was to be expected.

Ordered book Friday night, received email it was shipped Saturday, delivered Wednesday (from across country). Very satisfied!!!!

WRONG EDITION WAS SHIPPED ORIGINALLY, BUT THE RIGHT BOOK WAS SHIPPED QUICKLY AND THE CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT WAS VERY RESPONSIVE.