Criminal evidence : an introduction /

Worrall, John L.

Criminal evidence : an introduction / John L. Worrall, Craig Hemmens, Lisa Nored. - 2nd ed. - New York : Oxford University Press, - xxvi, 422 pages : illustrations, forms ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The American criminal court system -- Some important underlying concepts -- Forms of evidence -- Obtaining evidence and the Fourth Amendment -- Preserving evidence : exceptions to the warrant requirement -- Self-incrimination, confessions, and identification procedures -- Witness competency, credibility, and impeachment -- Examining witnesses -- Testimonial privileges -- The hearsay rule -- Exceptions to the hearsay rule -- How different types of evidence are introduced -- Wrongful convictions.

9780199783243 0199783241

2011045706


Evidence, Criminal--United States.
Evidence, Criminal.


United States.

KF9660 / .W67X 2012