I am currently using this textbook 4 a course on CriminalProcedure & find it the most poorly written text 4 instructional use I have encountered in many, many years. Not only does the text read poorly, making it difficult 2 get a concise definition 4 key terms, but it is full of typos & mistakes. My impression is that it was either not proofed at all, or they were so anxious 2 rush it 2 print that they didn't take the time 2 proof the book. An over-priced book that is certainly not even a text 2 keep as a reference. If I could have given it no stars or minus 3 stars I would have.
Rating: 2 of 5 NOT AS ADVERTISED
It says right in the title, as well as the description, that the book with with the CD-ROM & it absolutely did NOT come with the CD.
Rating: 5 of 5 Class room book
This book is very well layed out, it is also very well written. It is one of the many books I plan on keeping after recieving my degree.
The most accurate, up-to-date, & readable criminalprocedure text available today, this best seller provides students with all the information they need 2 understand the legal aspects of police investigatory practices. Using clear & concise statements of criminalprocedure law & understandable explanations of the reasoning behind the law, the author clarifies potentially confusing & obscure legal matter. By focusing on U.S. Supreme Court & carefully selected lower court cases setting out the requirements 4 arrest, search & seizure, confessions, & pretrial identifications, students develop a comprehensive understanding of the legal rights, duties, & liabilities of law enforcement professionals. CRIMINALPROCEDURE FOR THE CRIMINALJUSTICEPROFESSIONAL, Ninth Edition now includes the most student-friendly & useful technology package available, including a FREE Crime & Evidence in Action CD-ROM & robust Companion Web Site.