Practical Criminal Evidence (Paperback)

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"Best discussion on grand jury activities I've ever seen in such a book for professionals other than law books." -- Prof. Ralph Garris, University of South Carolina

"The author did a great job of explaining the exclusionary rule and how it was developed." -- Prof. Steve Christiansen, Green River Community College

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Written by a 30-year law enforcement veteran, this new book takes a unique focus on criminal evidence. This fresh approach shows the practical aspects of evidence collection and court admissibility as it effects police officers and criminal investigators. Designed to give an understanding of what evidence is, how it can be legally obtained, and how it is introduced at trial, Practical Criminal Evidence provides a perspective that will result in a greater understanding of the subject matter. Emphasizes real life situations that inform the reader of contemporary issues that face law enforcement officers today. The book includes chapters on the step-by-step approach of evidence collection, crime scene safety, search warrants and trial preparation. Extensive coverage on search warrants and an appendix with an actual state search warrant is included. The book serves well as a desk reference for law enforcement professionals throughout their careers.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 357 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; illustrated edition edition (June 16, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131714414
• ISBN-13: 978-0131714410
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #724,582 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Practical criminal evidence, October 9, 2009

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The book was good. I enjoyed reading it, and it helped me get away with many a crime. Like the time I black mailed an insurance fraud investigator into helping me steal the hope diamond, and replaced it with tin foil. Then there was the time that I plotted to assasinate the prime minister of the USSR 2, but the whole end of the world thing on may 6th 2037 prevented that from ever happening.