Understanding Criminal Procedure, Volume One: Investigation, Eighth Edition

by Dressler, Joshua; Michaels, Alan C.; Simmons, Ric

• ISBN13: 9781531021535
• ISBN10: 1531021530
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781531021542
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2021-07-01
• Publisher: Carolina Academic Press
• More Book Details

About This Book

Understanding Criminal Procedure: Investigation, Volume 1

ISBN: 9781531021535

Understanding Criminal Procedure: Investigation, Volume 1 is a comprehensive textbook designed for introductory criminal procedure courses. This eighth edition is a go-to resource for students and educators alike, offering a detailed exploration of the police investigative process and constitutional concerns.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by law students and instructors in introductory criminal procedure courses at the college and university levels. It's also a valuable resource for scholars, practicing lawyers, and courts looking to understand the intricacies of criminal procedure.

History and Editions

The eighth edition of Understanding Criminal Procedure: Investigation, Volume 1 has been updated to address user feedback, incorporating the latest research and discussions on overarching policy issues in the field. This edition includes extensive coverage of the most important United States Supreme Court cases, discussion of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, federal statutes, and lower federal and state court cases. It also addresses some of the hottest debates in the field with high-quality and objective analysis.

Author and Other Works

The book is authored by Joshua Dressler, Alan C. Michaels, and Ric Simmons. Joshua Dressler is known for his expertise in criminal law and procedure, while Alan C. Michaels and Ric Simmons contribute to the comprehensive coverage of criminal procedure topics. This team of authors ensures that the text remains current and relevant to the field.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers core concepts in criminal procedure, including detailed explanations and examples.
• Extensive Case Law: It includes extensive coverage of the most important United States Supreme Court cases.
• Federal Rules and Statutes: The text discusses the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure and federal statutes.
• Lower Federal and State Court Cases: It also includes discussions of lower federal and state court cases.
• Objective Analysis: The book provides high-quality and objective analysis of overarching policy issues and debates in the field.
• User-Friendly Organization: The text is organized in a user-friendly manner, helping students develop a comprehensive understanding of broad topics or refine their focus with intuitive subsections.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Paperback: ISBN-13: 9781531021535
• eISBN: ISBN-13: 9781531021542
• Rental Options: Available for rent through various rental durations from different retailers.

Publication Details

• Publisher: Carolina Academic Press
• Publication Date: 2021
• Number of Pages: 688
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

• Supplement: A 2024 supplement is available for download.

Related ISBNs:

• Understanding Criminal Procedure: Adjudication and the Right to Counsel (Looseleaf): ISBN-13: 9781454875634
• Understanding Criminal Procedure: Adjudication and the Right to Counsel (Connected Casebook): ISBN-13: 9781454875634
• Aspen Treatise for Civil Procedure: ISBN-13: 9781454875634
• Trial Evidence (Aspen Coursebook): ISBN-13: 9781454875634
• The Study of Law: A Critical Thinking Approach (Aspen College): ISBN-13: 9781454875634

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Understanding Criminal Procedure: Investigation, Volume 1, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.