For courses in Criminal
Product Description
This exciting new addition to Pearson's Justice Series is a comprehensive introduction to criminal procedure, from the point individuals first come into contact with the police, all the way through to the appeal process. Ideal for undergrads, CRIMINAL PROCEDURE: A BRIEF INTRODUCTION presupposes no legal expertise, connects criminal procedure cases to the real world through innovative pedagogy, and encourages students to think critically. All this is accomplished in a brief book with an engaging design that motivates students to keep reading.
Features + Benefits
For courses in Criminal Procedure and Legal/Constitutional Issues in Policing/Criminal Justice.
This exciting new addition to Pearson's Justice Series is a comprehensive introduction to criminal procedure, from the point individuals first come into contact with the police, all the way through to the appeal process. Ideal for undergrads, the book presupposes no legal expertise, connects criminal procedure cases to the real world through innovative pedagogy, and encourages students to think critically. All this is accomplished in a brief book with an engaging design that motivates students to keep reading.
Hallmark Features
Provides everything students need. Complete yet easy to read, students get an all-in-one criminal procedure resource that doesn't overwhelm.
Offers contemporary coverage of today's issues. Keeping up with the constantly evolving field of criminal procedure, the text is meticulously up-to-date.
The latest Supreme Court cases are referenced throughout.
Current issues and priorities are highlighted, such as terrorism, homeland security, and the treatment of terror suspects.
Encourages critical thinking. Examples, explanations, and exercises ask students to analyze and apply chapter material.
Provides real-world perspective. Frequent use of real examples and documents illustrate how text material is actually applied in the field.
Actual police department policy manual excerpts show students how real criminal justice agencies apply criminal procedure concepts (e.g., the restrictions they impose on the use of force).
Most chapters contain actual legal documents, codes of ethics, and other illustrations that show how criminal justice agencies implement and respond to important Supreme Court decisions and constitutional guidelines.
Helps students get the most out of the text. Built-in learning tools guide students through each chapter and help them master chapter concepts.
Helpful features include chapter outlines and summaries, learning objectives, key terms, review questions, and online exercises.
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