This practical text for students in career-oriented law enforcement programs has been thoroughly updated and carefully revised for improved clarity and... comprehension. Relevant court decisions are discussed to the extent necessary to illustrate the rules explained.

Designed to serve as a helpful accompaniment to your coursework, Hails's brief and informative text discusses key evidentiary topics common in criminal... proceedings within a practical, reader-friendly format that emphasizes real-world applications. The book thoroughly explores constitutional issues essential to the collection and seizure of admissible evidence and legal interrogation, carefully outlining concepts and processes applicable to every state and pointing out where great interstate variation exists or specific state codes may have a strong impact. Full of realistic case scenarios, the text focuses on material that prepares you to apply your knowledge and skills as a working law enforcement professional fully immersed in the realities of today's society.

Written in a clear, lively, and personal style, this practical text for students in career-oriented law enforcement programs presents the basic concepts... of criminal evidence applied in the criminal justice environment. Practical pointers, relevant court decisions and a wealth of examples in the text help students understand the legal aspects of the principles relating to the admissibility of evidence at a criminal court hearing or trial. "On the Job" features present notes from the field assisting students when they join the law enforcement team. "FYI" provides interesting information about a variety of topics related to criminal evidence and law enforcement. "Myth/Fact" boxes address common misconceptions about the rules of evidence. "Critical Thinking Exercises" require students to analyze a situation and make a choice, develop a hypothesis, reach a conclusion, or propose a solution. "Workplace Application Exercises" feature scenarios that help students evaluate evidence, and "Ethics Exercises" present workplace-related ethical dilemmas for students to solve. Together, these features fit into an integrated learning system that helps students learn and apply important course concepts.

This text provides a comprehensive legal framework of the rules of evidence, highlights key law enforcement issues in the field, and uses “headline... cases” to illustrate major points and generate student interest.   Criminal evidence is most often approached from one of two perspectives: legal or law enforcement.  This text melds the two perspectives with the aim of providing the most effective and interesting way to present the subject matter.  This text presents potentially complicated concepts in a clear, palatable manner.    A key aspect of this text is that it uses current, newsworthy examples; an example is the Louise Woodward case (the murdering Au Pair) discussed in Chapter 2.  The text comes with some useful supplements that include PowerPoints, a CD of the most important cases, and a list of videos and websites that are coordinated by chapter and topic.  These resources allow an instructor to take an engaging, multi-media approach to the material.

With an emphasis on real-world applications, CRIMINAL EVIDENCE, Seventh Edition provides readers with comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of common... evidentiary topics in a brief, affordable format. This book thoroughly explores Constitutional issues essential to the collection and seizure of admissible evidence and legal interrogation, carefully outlining concepts and processes applicable to every state and pointing out where great interstate variation exists or specific state codes may have a strong impact. Current trends and topics discussed include terrorism and homeland security, scientific evidence, Federal Rules of Evidence, hearsay, and the appellate system.

Now in its second edition, Criminal Evidence: An Introduction 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 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 concise coverage of evidentiary law in thirteen 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. New to this Edition* Includes hypothetical "Case Decision" exercises * Revised and updated with the latest scholarship and research* A new chapter on wrongful convictions* Places more emphasis on the role of evidence* Completely updated with important cases and developments in evidence law* Incorporates excerpts from the Federal Rules of Evidence* Helpful pedagogical resources and study aids--discussion questions, lists of relevant websites, and a glossary of key terms

Part of the John C. Klotter Justice Administration Legal Series, this revision presents the latest developments in the law of evidence that are of... interest to criminal justice personnel. Highlights include: chapter outlines, lists of key terms and concepts for each chapter, a glossary, and new, up-to-date cases in Part II. Introduces the reader to the basics of collecting, preserving, and presenting evidence in a criminal court to convict the guilty and acquit the innocent. Highlights include: chapter outlines, lists of key terms and concepts for each chapter, briefs of judicial decisions, a glossary, appendices, and up-to-date table of cases.New eleventh edition presents the latest developments in the law of evidence that are of interest to criminal justice personnel.Student aids include chapter outlines, key terms and concepts lists, a glossary, a table of cases cited, and online case study questons.Professor resources are available on the publisher's homepage, and include Instructor's Guide, Test Bank, and Lecture PowerPoint Slides.

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Provides an overview of the principles of evidence, instructing students in the collection, preservation, and presentation of evidence in a criminal... case. Features: Practical and understandable text that tracks evidence from the time it is collected to the time it is admitted at trial. Clearly organized into three sections. The first section covers introductory matters, the second section covers all pretrial and investigation matters, and the third section covers trial matters. Well-researched, easy-to-read, and accessible. Visually attractive, with photographs and exhibits to illustrate the concepts. Only four-color text available for this course area. Evidence in Action boxes in each chapter are provided to spark classroom discussion. These boxed features detail a trial or news item related to a concept covered in the chapter. Practical examples explain concepts in a scenario-based approach Review questions and application problems at the end of each chapter test students knowledge of the material. A DVD with short mock trial scenes will also be provided to illustrate several concepts discussed in the text

An essential text covering the key rules of evidence in criminal matters, as well their interpretations and applications. Comprehensive without being... encyclopedic, this text includes many of the engaging features that popularized Gardner and Anderson's best-selling text CRIMINAL LAW.

What makes evidence admissible or inadmissible in court? You'll know the answer once you read CRIMINAL EVIDENCE: PRINCIPLES AND CASES, 8th Edition.... Whatever your future career in the justice system, this book outlines all you need to know about criminal evidence and its use. Packed with stories and cases as well as the most up-to-date legal information available, it's the most relevant and engaging resource of its kind.

In addition to covering the basics of collecting, preserving and presenting evidence, this revision presents the latest developments in the law of... evidence that are of interest to criminal justice personnel. Highlights include: chapter outlines, lists of key terms and concepts for each chapter, a glossary, and new, up-to-date cases in Part II.Each chapter includes chapter outline, key terms and concepts.Part II contains briefs of judicial decisions related to the topics covered in the the text, in order to help the reader learn rule of law as well as the reasoning of the court that guides future court rulings.The book is rounded out with a Glossary, Appendices Related to the Federal Rules of Evidence and Uniform Rules of Evidence, and a Table of Cases.

Despite the fact that most crimes are committed for financial gain, little attention is given in forensic literature to the financial motivations behind... this criminal behavior. Particularly with white collar crime, understanding these motivations is often the key to the apprehension and successful prosecution of these individuals. Criminal Financial Investigations: The Use of Forensic Accounting Techniques and Indirect Methods of Proof provides direct instruction on the "how to" aspects of criminal financial investigations, taking readers through the different approaches used in gathering evidence, and demonstrating how to prepare and present circumstantial evidence to a judge or jury in a simple and convincing manner. Proceeding step-by-step through the investigative process, from case initiation to presentation in court, this text presents the relevant legal requirements to successfully establish a case. The author presents a historical overview and examines the different forms of financial fraud and misappropriation of assets, including money laundering and transnational financial transactions. The book defines how the legally accepted indirect methods of proof are constructed and explains how they can establish proof beyond a reasonable doubt. It also outlines the use of search warrants, including the construction of the warrant to ensure that all necessary documentary evidence is collected and corroborated for judicial presentation. Written by a former Special Agent with the Criminal Investigation Division of the IRS, this volume uses case studies to clarify the material, eschewing a theoretical review in favor of a more "hands on" approach. The book sets out a methodology that provides the foundation for readers to understand what is necessary to identify, pursue, and successfully prosecute financial white collar crime.