Criminal Procedure: Law and Practice (with Study Guide and InfoTrac) - Hardcover

Del Carmen, Rolando V.; Carmen, Rolando V. Del

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0534514715 ISBN 13: 9780534514716

Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing, 2000

Synopsis

This practical text is a best seller in the field due to del Carmen's succinct and clear writing style, use of engaging pedagogy, and ability to communicate important information without bogging students down with the minutiae. Filled with case briefings, examples, sample police forms, and the most recent Supreme Court rulings, this book is known for its relevance to law enforcement officials and professionals in the field.

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About the Author

Rolando V. del Carmen is Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Criminal Justice in the College of Criminal Justice at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. He was assistant dean and associate professor of a school of law in the Philippines and has held various administrative and academic positions in the United States. In addition, he has taught at various universities and has written extensively, including numerous articles on legal issues and more than ten books. A consultant to criminal justice agencies in a number of states, Dr. Del Carmen served a six-year term to the Texas Commission on Jail Standards. He earned the Fellow Award (1990), Bruce Smith Award (1996), and Founders Award (2005) from the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. He holds a B.A. and a bachelor of laws degree from the Philippines, a master of comparative law from Southern Methodist University, a master of laws from the University of California at Berkeley, and a doctor of science of law from the University of Illinois.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0534514715
• ISBN 13: 9780534514716
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 512