Criminal Procedure - Softcover

Scheb, John M.; Scheb, II John M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0534616615 ISBN 13: 9780534616618

Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing, 2005

Synopsis

The Scheb and Scheb author team bring a combined experience that is both practical and academic. The text covers all of the essential content in a manageable fashion and integrates the material logically. Utilizing extensive case material, this book covers the historical background of criminal procedure and has been thoroughly updated to include the latest Supreme Court decisions and other developments in criminal justice today. The text features a classic organization, and traditional presentation of case law, coupled with coverage of recent trends in law and procedure, and ample student pedagogy. The authors' combined legal and practical experience provides students with first-hand insights into the American legal system. This is one of two "splits" of the combined CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE, 5th Edition text (© 2005) by the same authors. This unique text offers an economical alternative in terms of length and price.

About this title

About the Author:

John M. Scheb was born in Orlando, Florida, in 1926. He entered the practice of law in 1950. He served as associate municipal judge in Sarasota, Florida, from 1957 to 1959. From 1959 to 1970, he served as City Attorney for the city of Sarasota. In 1974, he was appointed to the Florida District Court of Appeal, second district, a position he held until his retirement in 1992. Judge Scheb holds the B.A. from Florida Southern College, the J.D. from the University of Florida, and the LL.M. from the University of Virginia.

Review:

Part I: LEGAL FOUNDATIONS OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE. 1. Fundamentals of Criminal Law and Procedure. 2. Organization of the Criminal Justice System. Part II: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE. 3. Search and Seizure. 4. Arrest, Interrogation, and Identification Procedures. 5. The Pretrial Process. 6. The Criminal Trial. 7. Sentencing and Punishment. 8. Appeal and Post-Conviction Relief. Appendix A: The Constitution of the United States.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0534616615
• ISBN 13: 9780534616618
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 326