Intro. to Criminal Evidence & Court Procedure, 6th

Intro. to Criminal Evidence & Court Procedure, 6th

Introduction to Criminal Evidence and Court Procedure
Sixth Edition
Instructor's Guide Now on CD!

Julian R. Hanley, Wayne W. Schmidt, and Larry D. Nichols
6" x 9", © 2006, 436 pages
ISBN 0-8211-0732-2, L.C. 2006931670

About the Book
Much of the work of the modern law enforcement officer involves gathering evidence that is admissible in court. Success in this effort requires a thorough knowledge of courts and the rules of evidence. Collection and presentation of legal evidence is the foundation of justice, and the manner in which these objectives are attained may seriously affect the life, liberty, and property of others, as well as the reputation of the officers and the agencies they represent. Officers have the responsibility to collect all available evidence in a lawful manner, recognizing that their duty is to secure conviction of the guilty and exoneration of the innocent. In developing the book, the authors draw from a unique blend of experience as attorney, judge, legal writer, prosecutor, appellate advocate, police officer, criminal investigator, administrator, and teacher. For the practitioner and the student of criminal justice, this book clearly and concisely presents the rules of evidence that guide the enforcement of criminal law in its two most important stages--investigation and trial.

About the Authors
Julian R. Hanley has practiced as both a district attorney and a public defender, and he was a judge in Wyoming County, New York, where Attica Prison is located. Wayne W. Schmidt is Executive Director of Americans for Effective Law Enforcement, Inc. Larry D. Nichols is Department Chair of Professional Services and Energy, Professor of Law Enforcement Technology, and Coordinator of the Police Academy at South Plains College, Levelland, Texas.

Special Features of the Book
*A complete glossary of terms
*A thorough index to topics covered
*Appendix on rules of evidence

Features of the Instructor's Guide-NOW ON CD!
*Fifteen lesson plans that provide step-by-step instructions for covering the key topics and the major points of each topic
*Approximately twenty-five review questions for each lesson
*Two mid-term examinations with fifty questions each
*A one-hundred-question final examination

Contents
1. The Criminal Justice System. Provides an overview of the U.S. criminal justice system from arrest to sentencing.
2. The American Court System. Presents the structure and organization of the American dual court system, including the various courts, their roles in the criminal justice system, and the appellate structure and processes.
3. Arrests, Searches, and Seizures. Distinguishes between a detention and an arrest and describes elements of each. Describes the procedures involved in obtaining an arrest or search warrant, stressing the need for police officers to arrange their facts and arguments carefully.
4. Interrogations, Confessions, and Nontestimonial Evidence.Traces the history (since 1964) of procedures governing the admissibility of a confession or admission, comparing decisions of the Warren Court and the Burger Court.
5. Pretrial Procedures. Covers procedures for handling criminal cases prior to the trial stage, including the filing of a complaint, setting a bail for felonies and misdemeanors, conduct of a preliminary hearing, and the process of posting bail.
6. Discovery and Privileged Communications. Discusses the current trend in all courts to allow pretrial discovery. De-scribes communications between certain people that are legally privileged and cannot be used in court without consent.
7. Prosecution and Defense. Discusses the roles of the prosecutor and the defense attorney, their individual strategies, and the role of plea bargaining in the criminal justice system.
8. The Trial. Examines the trial from its opening phases to its end, including appeals and the roles of the trial participants.
9. Rules of Evidence. Overview of legal evidence, which is any matter offered in court to prove the truth or falsity of a fact in issue. Points out that evidence is of no value unless it can be used in court. To be admissible it must be relevant, and even then it must pass a variety of other tests.
10.Examination of Witnesses. Details the questioning process in both direct examination and cross-examination.
11. Articles and Exhibits of Evidence. Covers the underlying rules governing admissibility of documentary evidence. Shows how relevant physical evidence can be used if properly taken and preserved. Also describes what scientific proof can be used as evidence.
12. Opinion Evidence. Discusses several areas of opinion evidence that are accepted in court.
13. Hearsay Evidence. Discusses hearsay, gives examples of various types, and provides a two-step exercise in deciding hearsay.
14. The Jury Process and Verdict.Describes the history of U.S. juries, jury selection, and the deliberation process. Explains the verdict process and civil juries and details civil liability for peace officers.
15. Sentencing. Explains various ramifications in sentencing and the judge's role in the process, including an example of a presentence investigation report.
Appendix A. Rules of Evidence for United States Courts and Magistrates
Glossary and Index
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