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Criminal Procedure and the Constitution Leading Supreme Court Cases and Introductory Text: 2001 Edition

Published in Paperback by West Wadsworth (2001)

Authors: Jerold H. Israel, Yale Kamisar, and Wayne R. Lafave

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Clear, concise, & to the point

Okay, I completely aced this class, so maybe I'm prejudiced! :-) This book is well organized, and keeps the extraneous info to a minimum. The facts of each case are given, the rulings of lower courts (with reasonings), then the decisions of the US Sup. Court (majority and dissenting if applicable). Paying attention to the considerable footnotes was my "secret to success," along with copious notes. This book is an excellent tool for a student who pays attention and wants to get the "A."

Basic Criminal Procedure, Cases, Comments and Questions

Published in Paperback by West Wadsworth (1980)

Authors: Yale Kamisar, Jerold H. Israel, and Wayne R. Lafave

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Interesting but too many confusing terms!

The cases are usually insightful, but the authors cripple the force of their work with too many confusing terms like "mens rea" and "jurist!" I recommned this book only if you are a specialist.

Constitutional Law: Cases, Comments and Questions, 9th Ed.

Published in Hardcover by West Wadsworth (15 May, 2001)

Authors: Fallon Choper, William B. Lockhart, Yale Kamisar, and Jesse H. Choper

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Difficuilt to read

The textbook is extremely difficuilt to read. The exceptions from the articles which are supposed to help in the understanding of the case complicate issue even more. You have to supplement reading of this book with hornbook or Emanuel/Gilbert. If you can avoid this book feel yourself lucky

Modern criminal procedure : cases, comments and questions

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Author: Yale Kamisar

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Maybe the true solution is an extension from 4 credits to 8.

This text is not only voluminous, it is quite dense. While it looks and feels as exciting as Evidence, when you turn the pages, it has a tendency to bore. Needs more case law and less editorial bashing of both students and advocates. xoxo Snuffy