Significant Cases in Criminal Procedure (Criminal Justice Case Briefs) - Softcover

Hemmens, Craig; Thompson, Alan; Nored, Lisa S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199957916 ISBN 13: 9780199957910

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2013

Synopsis

Easily accessible to undergraduates, Significant Cases in Criminal Procedure, Second Edition, offers a clear, comprehensive introduction to criminal procedure. Rather than providing complete opinions, which may overwhelm students, the authors present case briefs, along with analyses, explanations, and short excerpts.

In addition to the case summaries, the book includes lists of all of the cases it covers, both in alphabetical order and grouped by topic; a short introduction to each topic; and an index.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE CASE BRIEFS SERIES

Significant Cases in Criminal Procedure, Second Edition
Craig Hemmens, Alan Thompson, and Lisa S. Nored (978-0-19-995791-0)

Significant Cases in Corrections, Second Edition
Craig Hemmens, Barbara Belbot, and Katherine Bennett (978-0-19-994858-1)

Significant Cases in Juvenile Justice, Second Edition
Craig Hemmens, Benjamin Steiner, and David Mueller (978-0-19-995841-2)

About this title

About the Author:

Craig Hemmens is Professor and Department Head of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Missouri State University. Alan Thompson is Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at the University of Southern Mississippi. Lisa S. Nored is Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at the University of
Southern Mississippi.

Review:

"A valuable and accessible resource for students studying criminal procedure. The case briefs provide an excellent, in-depth examination and analysis of significant Supreme Court cases in a brief and concise manner. Students find this approach less intimidating, and more engaging and user-friendly."
--Stephane Kirven, Sacred Heart University

"The strategy of providing case briefs rather than opinion text is good, as students tend to have trouble understanding opinions themselves. I also like very much that the authors explain the significance of the case; it is hard to get students to understand that these cases are not just empty rhetoric or ivory-tower battles of intellect--they matter to the day-to-day administration of criminal justice. The writing style is also good and I believe that it is as engaging as textbook writing can be."
--Jacinta M. Gau, University of Central Florida

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0199957916
• ISBN 13: 9780199957910
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 240