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.