Criminal Procedure

by Joel Samaha

Joel Samaha is the author of three best-selling books in criminal justice, mainly due to his presentation of legal issues in a lucid and methodical manner. This book's success can be attributed to the author's ability to help the user grasp the complexities of the criminal justice system and the law by presenting all sides of an issue equally; he wants the reader to understand, not merely memorize. This is a comprehensive and legally-oriented book, focusing on the law as it is written, not from a layperson's point of view.

Genres: Textbooks, Nonfiction

688 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1992

Reviews

[☠︎︎༒︎✞︎ ѕℓιм ☠︎︎༒︎✞︎ · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’ve used this textbook once for my last class for criminal justice. The class was hard. I kind of forgot I had the textbook, lol! It was okay for my “Constitutional Criminal Procedure” class.

[Samantha · Rating 2 out of 5]

One of the driest textbooks I've ever had to read. Chapter 15 was so poorly edited I couldn't force myself to read it as attentively as I should. The information presented in the textbook is good foundational understanding of the rights we have as US citizens and the cases that have brought about these rights.

[Steven van Doorn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really liked this book. It alternated between presenting concepts in a general sense and then using specific case studies to explore the issue. Overall this lead to a book that was actually interesting and enjoyable while still being packed with information.

[Shalamar · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sure did learn something. Engaging read for a textbook. The more I learn about our justice system, the more upset I get.

[Dewedenfernandez_dinkx07ymail.com · Rating 5 out of 5]

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