Criminal Law [Paperback]

John M. Scheb (Author), II, John M. Scheb (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 20, 2005 | ISBN-10: 0534619509 | ISBN-13: 978-0534619503 | Edition: 4

This successful and time-tested text features a classic organization, and traditional presentation of case law, coupled with coverage of recent trends in law and ample student pedagogy. The authors' combined legal and practical experience provides students with first-hand insights into the American legal system. Utilizing extensive case material, this book covers the historical background of criminal law and has been thoroughly updated to include the latest Supreme Court decisions. With forty pages less than the previous edition, this Fourth Edition is more manageable and accessible than ever. This is one of two "splits" of the combined CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE, Fifth Edition text (2005, Wadsworth) by the same authors.

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About the Author

John M. Scheb was born in Orlando, Florida, in 1926. He entered the practice of law in 1950. He served as associate municipal judge in Sarasota, Florida, from 1957 to 1959. From 1959 to 1970, he served as City Attorney for the city of Sarasota. In 1974, he was appointed to the Florida District Court of Appeal, second district, a position he held until his retirement in 1992. Judge Scheb holds the B.A. from Florida Southern College, the J.D. from the University of Florida, and the LL.M. from the University of Virginia.

John M. Scheb, II, was born in Sarasota, Florida, in 1955. He attended the University of Florida from 1974 to 1982, receiving the B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. in political science. He is now Professor of Political Science and Chair of Legal Studies at the University of Tennessee, where he teaches courses in criminal law, constitutional law, civil rights and liberties, administrative law, and law in society. Dr. Scheb has authored numerous articles in professional journals and is coauthor of several textbooks dealing with law-related aspects of political science.

Product Details

• Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 4 edition (January 20, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0534619509
• ISBN-13: 978-0534619503
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,843,996 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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