Criminal Evidence (2nd Edition), Paperback, 2 Edition by Britz, Marjie T.

Paperback: 2 Edition
9780133598339
0133598330

Publication Date: 2015-11-23
Publisher: Pearson
Paperback : 480 pages
Edition: 2 Edition
Author: Britz, Marjie T.
ISBN-10: 0133598330
ISBN-13: 9780133598339

Product Description A comprehensive, cohesive look at criminal evidence   Criminal Evidence provides a comprehensive legal framework of the rules of evidence, highlights key law enforcement issues in the field, and uses current, newsworthy headline cases to illustrate major points and generate student interest. While comprehensive—coverage spans the historical evolution of American jurisprudence from inception to contemporary courts—potentially complicated concepts are presented in a clear, reader-friendly manner. The text is organized to reinforce foundational concepts discussed in introductory courses prior to the presentation of sophisticated legal constructs   The Second Edition is completely updated and significantly expanded with nearly 40% more content than the previous edition, five new pedagogical tools per chapter, and the complete text of the Federal Rules of Evidence, Magna Carta, and the Bill of Rights. About the Author Dr. Marjie T. Britz is a professor of criminal justice at Clemson University. She holds a Bachelor of Science in forensic science from Jacksonville State University, a Master of Science in police administration, and a Doctorate of Philosophy in criminal justice from Michigan State University. She has published extensively in the areas of computer crime, organized crime, and the police subculture. She has acted as a consultant to a variety of organizations, and provided training to an assortment of law enforcement agencies. In addition, she has served on editorial and supervisory boards in both academic and practitioner venues. Her latest books include: Criminal Evidence (2nd ed.)and Computer Forensics and Cybercrime: An Introduction (3rd ed.).