9780190639280: Criminal Evidence: An Introduction

Synopsis

Criminal Evidence: An Introduction, Third Edition, provides comprehensive and applied coverage of the rules of evidence, along with numerous case excerpts that clearly illustrate those rules. Using engaging, straightforward language, authors John L. Worrall, Craig Hemmens, and Lisa S. Nored offer an invaluable and innovative resource for both students and instructors.
Concentrating on the Federal Rules of Evidence, this distinctive text presents in-depth yet accessible coverage of evidentiary law in fourteen succinct chapters. To draw students into this complex subject, the authors explain criminal evidence through a unique blend of text and case excerpts; throughout, these excerpts illuminate the rules in useful, fascinating, and often unusual examples.

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À propos de l'auteur

John L. Worrall is Professor of Criminology and Director of Justice Administration and Leadership at the University of Texas at Dallas. He has published articles and book chapters on a variety of topics ranging from legal issues in policing to crime measurement. He currently serves as editor of the journal Police Quarterly.

Craig Hemmens is Chair and Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at Washington State University. He has published more than twenty books and 200 articles and other writings on legal issues in criminal justice. He currently serves as editor of the journal Criminal Law Bulletin.

Lisa S. Nored is Professor and Director in The School of Criminal Justice at The University of Southern Mississippi. A former practicing attorney, her research areas include criminal law, public policy, and juvenile justice.

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