This straightforward introduction to criminal procedure combines case excerpts with clear, detailed legal discussion and analysis to equip readers with a solid understanding of the field. Widely acclaimed author Dr. Joel Samaha is known for his unique ability to help readers grasp the complexities of law by clearly and carefully presenting all sides of an issue. The exciting new Eighth Edition addresses the entire criminal procedure process--from search and seizure to post-conviction sentencing and review by appellate courts--while providing new or expanded coverage of such key issues as terrorism/homeland security, the USA-PATRIOT Act, searches and seizures, military tribunals, recent changes to sentencing guidelines, and more.
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Weight: 1066g
Dimensions: 203 x 254mm
Publication Date: 01 Jan 2011
Publisher: Cengage Learning Inc
Publication City/Country: United States
Language: English
ISBN13: 9780495913757
About Joel Samaha
Joel Samaha is University Distinguished Teaching Professor of Sociology at the University of Minnesota where he teaches Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure. He received his B.A. (History) J.D. and Ph.D. (History) from Northwestern University and studied under Sir Geoffrey Elton at Cambridge University England. Professor Samaha was admitted to the Illinois Bar briefly practiced law in Chicago and then taught at UCLA. In 1971 he joined the University of Minnesota where he served as Chair of the Department of Criminal Justice Studies for four years taught television and radio courses in criminal justice co-taught a National Endowment for the Humanities seminar in legal and constitutional history was named College of Liberal Arts Distinguished Teacher in 1974 and named University Distinguished Teaching Professor in 2007. Professor Samaha's works have appeared in Historical Journal American Journal of Legal History Minnesota Law Review William Mitchell Law Review and Journal of Social History.