About This Book

Learning Criminal Procedure: Investigations, 2nd Edition

If you're diving into the world of criminal procedure, "Learning Criminal Procedure: Investigations, 2nd Edition" by Ric Simmons and Renee M. Hutchins is an essential resource. This comprehensive textbook is designed to teach students the law that governs the investigation of criminal cases, making it a go-to for both students and educators in the field of criminal law.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in criminal procedure courses at the college and university levels. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the intricacies of criminal investigations, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of legal principles.

History and Editions

The 2nd edition of "Learning Criminal Procedure: Investigations" has been updated to address evolving areas of the law, incorporating practical experience and policy justifications. This edition includes clear, straightforward descriptions of binding legal rules, illustrations of how these rules are applied using examples and summaries of cases, and longer excerpts of leading Supreme Court cases. The book highlights ambiguous areas of the law and provides scores of review questions to help students test their mastery of each issue.

Author and Other Works

Ric Simmons and Renee M. Hutchins are the authors of "Learning Criminal Procedure: Investigations." Ric Simmons brings extensive experience in teaching and practicing criminal procedure, while Renee M. Hutchins contributes her expertise in the field, ensuring that the book remains current and relevant. The authors' combined decades of practical experience make the law accessible in plain language.

Key Features

Clear Legal Rules: The book presents the legal rules directly in plain language, making it easy for students to understand.
Case Illustrations: Each topic includes illustrations of how the rules are applied using examples and summaries of cases.
Supreme Court Excerpts: Longer excerpts of leading Supreme Court cases provide in-depth insights into critical legal decisions.
Review Questions: Scores of review questions help students test their mastery of each issue.
Interactive Student Exercises: The teacher's manual contains dozens of suggestions for interactive student exercises and further problems for class discussion.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

ISBN-13: 9781642424225
eBook: Available with digital access to an eBook, including the ability to highlight and take notes, and 12-month access to a digital Learning Library that includes self-assessment quizzes tied to this book, leading study aids, an outline starter, and Gilbert Law Dictionary[2].

Publication Details

Publisher: West Academic Publishing
Publication Date: August 21, 2019
Page Count: 1023 pages
Format: Print & Electronic - Softbound

Other Editions and Formats

While there are no other editions or formats listed specifically for this book, it is available in various formats including print and electronic versions. The CasebookPlus platform provides additional digital resources such as self-assessment quizzes and study aids[1][2].

Related ISBNs:

None specifically listed for this edition, but it is part of the West Academic Publishing series.

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for "Learning Criminal Procedure: Investigations, 2nd Edition," making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.