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Criminal Procedure: Investigation, Fourth Edition
ISBN: 9781543846072
Criminal Procedure: Investigation, Fourth Edition, is a comprehensive textbook designed for law school courses focusing on criminal procedure and investigation. This book is a go-to resource for students and educators alike, offering a detailed exploration of criminal procedure principles and meeting the scope and sequence requirements for typical law school courses.
Who Uses It?
Primarily, this book is used by law students, particularly those in their first and second years of law school, as well as by instructors teaching criminal procedure and investigation courses. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the intricacies of criminal procedure, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of legal principles.
History and Editions
The fourth edition of Criminal Procedure: Investigation has been updated to address user feedback, incorporating the latest research and discussions on modern criminal procedure issues. This edition includes detailed updates on black letter law and current policy issues, ensuring that it remains current and relevant. The book employs a chronological approach that guides students through criminal procedure doctrine, from rules governing searches and seizures to the right to counsel. It also introduces issues at the forefront of modern criminal procedure debates.
Author and Other Works
Erwin Chemerinsky and a co-author are the authors of Criminal Procedure: Investigation. Erwin Chemerinsky is a well-respected scholar in the fields of criminal and constitutional law. He is known for his clear and concise writing style, which makes complex legal concepts accessible to students. This edition continues to rely on cases and author essays rather than excerpts and rhetorical questions, providing a straightforward and dynamic text.
Key Features
- Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers core concepts in criminal procedure, including detailed explanations and examples.
- Practice-Oriented Features: The text includes useful examples for future and current criminal law practitioners, as well as practice questions and an outline tool.
- Systematic and Cohesive Presentation: The book presents topics in an easy-to-understand approach from investigation to prosecution to post-conviction relief.
- Discussion of Important Issues: It explores underlying policy before heading into doctrinal specifics, making it a valuable resource for students and professionals alike.
- Connected eBook with Study Center: The Connected eBook includes lifetime access to the online ebook with highlight, annotation, and search capabilities, along with practice questions and other helpful resources.
Detailed Information
ISBNs and Formats
- 9781543846072: This is the primary ISBN for the Connected eBook with Study Center.
- 9781454882992: This is an alternative ISBN for the paperback version with access code.
Publication Details
- Publisher: Aspen Publishing
- Publication Date: January 31, 2022
- Number of Pages: 912 pages
- Language: English
Other Editions and Formats
- Connected eBook with Study Center (Digital Only): Available through Aspen Publishing and other online retailers.
- Paperback with Access Code: Available through various bookstores and online retailers.
Rental Options
- Semester Rental: Available through eCampus.com and other rental services.
- Quarter Rental: Available through eCampus.com and other rental services.
- Short Term Rental: Available through eCampus.com and other rental services.
This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Criminal Procedure: Investigation, Fourth Edition, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.
