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Criminal Investigation: Basic Perspectives (8th Edition) (Hardcover)

by Paul Weston (Author), Charles Lushbaugh (Author), Kenneth M. Wells (Author), Paul B. Weston (Author)
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Book Description
Designed to help readers discover both the art and science of criminal investigation, this book explores the legal significance of evidence in the field, outlines the fundamentals of inquiry, and then carefully details each element of investigation—from the preliminaries to case preparation for prosecutor review. Reflecting the most recent changes in techniques and their application to various crimes, it features real-life case studies that give readers practice in developing their abilities to analyze, evaluate, and reason. Ethical Awareness. The Crime Scene. Witnesses and Evidence. Recording the Crime Scene. Basic Investigative Leads and Informants. Major Investigative Techniques. Laboratory and Technical Services. Interrogation of Suspects. Arresting the Accused Person. Physical Assaults. Sexual Assaults. Robbery. Arson, Bombing and Hate Crimes. Property Crimes. Dangerous Drugs, Vice/Gambling, and Organized Crimes. The Investigator as a Witness. For those involved in criminal investigations. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

The publisher, Prentice-Hall Career & Technology
Focusing on the legal significance of evidence, this text outlines the fundamentals of inquiry and then carefully details the elements of investigation -- from the preliminaries to case preparation for prosecutor review. It emphasizes the newest dimensions in the techniques of criminal investigation and their application to various crimes, and reflects the increasing demand for greater trustworthiness of police evidence-gatherers and the validity of forensic-science tests. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details
  • Hardcover: 436 pages
  • Publisher: Prentice Hall; 8 edition (August 4, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0130840408
  • ISBN-13: 978-0130840400
  • Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.2 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,533,332 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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  • Also Available in: Hardcover (10) |  Paperback (11) |  Unknown Binding (3d ed) |  All Editions


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