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0764585614 978-0764585616 August 7, 2000 1
CliffsQuickReview course guides cover the essentials of your toughest subjects. Get a firm grip on core concepts and key material, and test your newfound knowledge with review questions.

Whether you need a course supplement, help preparing for an exam, or a concise reference for the subject, CliffsQuickReview Criminal Justice can help. This guide covers the criminal justice system in the United States, with coverage on police powers, citizens' rights, and criminal law. In no time, you'll be tackling topics such as

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We take great notes — and make studying a snap When it comes to pinpointing the stuff you really need to know, nobody does it better than CliffsNotes. This fast, effective tutorial helps you master the core criminal justice concepts — and get the best possible grade. From criminal law to the court system to the law enforcement community, you get clear, jargon-free explanations of the American justice system, brought to life with vivid real-world examples. Study smarter @ cliffsnotes.com Free test-taking tips and tricks Free test samples and schedules Free info on other test resources Free CliffsNote-A-Day tips Plus hundreds of downloadable Cliffs titles 24 hours a day Make the grade with CliffsQuickReviews CliffsQuickReviews are available for more than 30 introductory level courses. See inside for a complete listing of these and other bestselling Cliffs titles.

About the Author

Dennis E. Hoffman. Ph.D., teaches criminal justice at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 80 pages
  • Publisher: Cliffs Notes; 1 edition (August 7, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0764585614
  • ISBN-13: 978-0764585616
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #156,317 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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4.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT guide for the DSST Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement, April 25, 2007
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I'm not sure why there hasn't been a review on this book yet, but this book is awesome if you're preparing for the DSST tests. I studied for about a day, took both tests back to back, and got A's on both of them. Just make sure that you know:

1. All of the important Supreme Court decisions (such as Mapp v. Ohio, Gideon v. Wainwright),
2. How criminal and juvenile courts work, (their procedures, etc)
3. The 4th, 5th, and 6th & 14th amendments to the Constitution
4. Everything related to the development of the American police force & crime statistics

The only thing that is missing that you would need outside of the cliffsnotes book is current information on police dept's hiring statistics on minorities and women. At least 4 of the questions on law enforcement test were related to that subject.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Cliffs Criminal Justice Review, December 9, 2011
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Good reading, quick and to the point. Helped me decide if that career is something I want to pursue, enjoy!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good for the price., October 11, 2009
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Got to me relatively in the time told, a few scuffs, but no other markings, will definately help my studies! Thanks!
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The phrase criminal justice system refers to a collection of federal, state, and local public agencies that deal with the crime problem. Read the first page
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crime control model, due process revolution, preventive patrol
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United States, Fourth Amendment, Great Debates, New York City, Sixth Amendment, Warren Court, Bill of Rights, Fourteenth Amendment, Los Angeles, Department of Justice, Eighth Amendment, First Amendment, Kansas City, Rodney King, National Rifle Association, Alan Dershowitz, Crime Index, Joe Morgan, Justice Thurgood Marshall, Second Amendment
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