Buch, Englisch, 432 Seiten, Format (B × H): 203 mm x 254 mm, Gewicht: 853 g
Reihe: Aspen College Series
Buch, Englisch, 432 Seiten, Format (B × H): 203 mm x 254 mm, Gewicht: 853 g
Reihe: Aspen College Series
ISBN: 978-0-7355-0765-4
Verlag: ASPEN PUBL
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Features: - This text explores the details of the judicial process, explaining the various phases of a criminal prosecution in a clear and often entertaining style.
- The book provides a balance between theoretical discussions and practical, down-to-earth examples of law in action at every phase of a criminal proceeding.
- Well-written text that is accessible to both students and professors.
- Thoughtful pedagogy includes the following:
- Learning objectives that are stated clearly and succinctly at the beginning of each chapter
- Terms and legal vocabulary set out in bold in the body of the text and defined immediately in the margin for the ease of student comprehension
- Figures and tables to illustrate crucial points, designed to capitalize on different learning styles among students
- Case scenarios to help students develop their understanding of the material
- Excerpts from seminal or otherwise noteworthy US Supreme Court cases
- End of chapter questions, activities and assignments to hone the studentsand#8217; understanding
- Reference to a sample criminal case to help develop specific points in each chapter
- Complete Mock Trial package that includes police, investigative reports, charging documents and other materials to assist student in actually presenting a criminal case
- and#8220;For the Prosecution/For the Defense,and#8221; point/counter point feature in each chapter that discusses an issue from the prosecution and defense viewpoints
- Web sites for further research and/or discussion
- Profiling the Professional: an interview and profile of a legal professional, such as a judge, law enforcement officer, defense attorney, etc., that appears in each chapter. This feature explains the day-to-day world of a legal professional, helping the student/reader make an intellectual and emotional connection with the real-life professionals in the criminal justice system
- Logical and understandable organization.
- Author has a wealth of trial experience at every phase of criminal litigation, as well as extensive experience writing textbooks.