Criminal Procedure

The author/professor should know better in the difference between teachable facts and statements of opinion. He adds quite a few opinions to support stated facts without disclaimer, and to me, this has no place in a textbook. I found this a bit distracting from the main points in the instances where it occurred. For example, he states in one of the chapters the reason that police are not commonly tried by the court nor are they commonly ruled as having criminal liability, and no matter who may agree or disagree with the reasoning behind it, it's a statement of fact, and that is fine. However he follows up in the next sentence with "And this is how it should be". That type of commentary does not allow the neutral thinker an option to keep an open-mind while learning, and hence it is inappropriate.

This book is full of fascinating discussions of court rulings that changed American law. Professor Samaha publishes new editions so that he can update the court cases and keep the book current. As a professor, Joel Samaha is extremely down to Earth, and strongly opinionated. I think both characteristics come across in his book, but regardless of whether you share his opinions, this text will help you understand both sides of the arguments and form your own judgements. Even though I had to buy this hardcover new, it was worth the money and I am not selling it.

Book is very informative and covers many aspects of the criminal procedure. Lots of court cases to learn from. However, I wish there was a answer key to the questions at the end of the chapter because sometimes I cannot find the answers (although it is my fault for not being able to).

satisfied

Near new condition, it actually arrived in better condition than what I was thinking. It only has highlight in the first chapter which is the chapter my class skips anyway. Other than that, great condition and at a really great price. I'll definitely be ordering again!

Rental, good price

There were quite a few typos in the book. For the cost of the text, I would have expected better editing. The author's politic agenda and attitude in regard to certain topics is evident in his writing. I feel his one-sided approach to some topics is not conducive to learning in an acedemic setting.

Had to get for Criminal Procedure class. Good book. Lots of info and cases to see how the courts got to where they are.