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Leadership for Lawyers is the first coursebook targeted for leadership courses in law schools. Now in its third edition, this text combines excerpts from leading books and articles, accessible background material, real-world problems and case histories, class exercises, and references to news and entertainment media in areas of core leadership competencies. Author Deborah L. Rhode has edited four well-respected books on leadership, developed one of the first law school courses on leadership, and written widely on the subject in law reviews and mainstream media publications. New to the Third Edition: Increased coverage of diversity and inclusion New discussion of stress, wellness, and time management Coverage of recent ethical scandals and dilemmas Updated problems, exercises, and media clips Professors and students will benefit from: Excerpts from foundational texts, engaging overviews of core concepts, discussion questions, class problems, and exercises that address real-world issues. Links to short segments from movies, documentaries, and news broadcasts for each major topic. Materials on moral leadership and scandals that make for highly engaging discussion on "how the good go bad." Coverage including key theoretical and empirical issues concerning the nature and qualities of leadership, the role of ethics, gender, racial, ethnic, and other forms of diversity, pro bono and public interest work, and core competencies such as decision making, influence, communication, conflict resolution, innovation, crisis management, stress and time management, and social and organizational change.

In its Fourth Edition, Clear and Effective Legal Writing continues to give students a classic introduction to legal analysis and legal writing. Concise and accessible, the text focuses on memo and brief writing while reinforcing key writing skills. This proven teaching tool provides the student with excellent examples and numerous skill-honing exercises.Offering comprehensive coverage from case synthesis and case briefing to preparing Supreme Court briefs, this text: starts with an overview of legal analysis, and then walks students through the writing process: understanding context, organizing effectively, writing clearly and effectively, and reviewing and editing describes differences between legal language and ordinary discourse, and the linguistic theory underlying the origins of legal language seamlessly combines legal reasoning with legal writing and helps the student understand the relationship between the two provides straightforward rules for writing effective legal documents, with scores of examples of the good, the bad, and the humorous includes numerous exercises throughout the book to help students reinforce their skills dissects and annotates actual trial court memoranda and Supreme Court briefs highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of each example provides an insightful interview with the Clerk of the Supreme Court of the United States on what the Court expects to see in brief and the assistance that his office provides to all litigants appearing before the Court shows how to transform a memorandum into an advocacy document provides guidance for writing well in an appendix with overview of English sentence structureNew to the Fourth Edition: updated examples throughout an updated legal process portion taking into account changes in law and updating examples a new set of Supreme Court briefs with annotations additional material addressing how the Internet is affecting court filings and formatting

Theory and practice go hand-in-hand in the newest edition of Criminal Litigation and Legal Issues in Criminal Procedure. Author Brent Newton merges elements from traditional substantive criminal law or criminal procedure courses with the skills training of a trial advocacy program to create an experiential learning course perfect for the next generation of law students. With short, easy-to-digest scenarios and limited, specific case references, Criminal Litigation and Legal Issues in Criminal Procedure, 5th Edition, allows students to practice their research and advocacy skills in a low-risk environment.New to the 5th Edition: Update scenarios reflecting changes in Supreme Court and lower court case law.Professors and students will benefit from: Combining substantive law from "doctrinal" Criminal Procedure courses with the development of students' courtroom advocacy skills. Learning by doing--every week of the semester.Students role-play prosecutors, defense counsel, and trial judges--providing insights into the law from all three vantage points.An entirely self-contained course--no additional research or resources required.A rare opportunity for law students to develop their public-speaking skills and conquer their fears of public speaking--on a weekly basis.

Impeccably researched by author Sue Titus Reid, A Basic Introduction to Criminal Justice is the essential text for introducing the U.S. criminal justice system to future law enforcement professionals. The coverage balances basic concepts and theory against cutting-edge law that fuels class discussion. Examples taken from real events illustrate the criminal justice system in action. Each chapter has been skillfully formatted to enrich learning and facilitate study.Timely topics covered include: Introductory topics in Chapter One are illustrated with references to recent crimes and discussion of issues raised by courts in recent cases, such as those involving whether police should be permitted to seize and search the cell phones of those they arrest.Latest statistics throughout the text, including the most recently available FBI crime data.Recent developments in the area of immigration.Discussion of crimes on U.S. campuses and universities that are under investigation amid allegations that officials do not properly investigate sexual assault.Recent cases on search and seizure, including State v. Mitchell.Chapter 5 features a Spotlight presenting the mission statement of the Police Officers' Lives Matter and well as that of Black Life Matters.Chapter 6 discusses recent U.S. Supreme Court appointments, including the controversies surrounding nominations.Chapter 7's discussion of ineffective assistance of counsel includes new Supreme Court cases, including Garza v. Idaho.Current coverage of the issue of racial prejudice in sentencing.Discussion of the bipartisan bill on criminal justice reform that passed the Congress and was signed into law in late 2018.Chapter 9 includes thoughtful coverage of women in prison and an enhanced discussion of the children of inmates. In addition, this chapter has timely coverage on private prisons.Coverage of the death penalty, including moratorium on executions in California.Up-to-date chapter on Juvenile Justice, including current information on juvenile correctional facilities and the 2018 passage of the Reauthorization of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act.Professors and students will benefit from: A concise overview of the Criminal Justice SystemSystematic coverage, including sections on: PolicingCriminal Court SystemsCorrectionsJuvenile JusticeExamples that connect theory to current events and debateIntegrated discussion of court decisions, accurately interpreted and citedDynamic pedagogy in every chapter: End-of-chapter summary and study questionsLearning ObjectivesChapter Outlines and OverviewsKey terms, defined in a comprehensive glossaryTables, figures, and photographs, and Spotlights that highlight timely issuesAuthor's meticulous attention to including the most recent information on topics covered.

An apple a day certainly won't keep the lawyers away. Produce broker Frisco Farm Corporation sold 25,000 pounds of apples to Blenheim Markets, with a contract clause stating that Blenheim could cancel the order within three business days. Blenheim tried to exercise that clause, but their email went astray. The apples were delivered, a thunderstorm destroyed most of the crop, and each of the parties believes the other is responsible for the loss. This short trial file revolves around two basic questions: what a contract is, and what constitutes a business day. The facts of the case are straightforward, and a variety of exhibits provide ample opportunity for evidence practice. The trial can be run in a single day, making this an attractive case for shorter programs. With four witnesses and a choice to try for either liability or damages, Frisco v. Blenheim is adaptable to your classroom needs.

"Learn a few simple rules and amaze your friends! There is much more than that to evidence law, but you do have to learn the basic structure to do well in an evidence course, the bar examination, or actual litigation. And it is only when you understand the explicit doctrines of evidence law that you can spot the sophisticated and complicated ambiguities that remain even after the adoption of a code, the Federal Rules of Evidence"--

Through its previous seven editions, Examples & Explanations: Bankruptcy and Debtor/Creditor has been popular with students and practitioners for its extraordinarily lucid explanations of complex concepts. In this eighth edition, the coauthors, Brian Blum and Samir Parikh, combine their expertise to enhance the book's treatment of all salient areas of bankruptcy and debtor-creditor law. Although there are many changes in the eighth edition, it maintains the format and approach of previous editions. The textual discussion of the principles, goals, policies, and legal rules of Bankruptcy and Debtor-Creditor law is clear and accessible. The Examples & Explanations pedagogy gives the reader practice interpreting the Bankruptcy Code and applying the rules and principles to factual situations. This book will help law students master fundamental federal bankruptcy and state debtor-creditor concepts and rules, which will help them succeed in upper-level bankruptcy/debtor-creditor courses; and it will also give them a leg up when they encounter bankruptcy in other areas, such as family law, taxation, real estate, business organizations, secured transactions, torts, and others. New to the 8th Edition: New problems addressing current bankruptcy issues, including mass tort bankruptcies like Purdue Pharma and Boy Scouts of America.  New cases throughout and discussion of recent developments in the law, including unique insights into 363 assets sales, fraudulent transfer law, 524(g), small business bankruptcy under Subchapter V, and dischargeability of student loan debt. New overview sections in each chapter, designed to provide a summary of the Bankruptcy Code sections covered. Rewriting of text to enhance clarity, add hypotheticals, and integrate the discussion of new topics. Professors and students will benefit from: Examples & Explanations are designed to highlight fundamental issues covered in the textual part of the chapter and to allow students to self-test on topics discussed in the text. The Examples set out a factual scenarios which are resolved in the Explanation, with reference back to the textual material. Topics have been arranged within each chapter to allow students to see the interactions between different Code sections, and to move from basic to more complex topics. Each chapter contains cross references to material in other chapters to enable students to link themes in various chapters and to see how the topics fit together to form a comprehensive system. The text is clearly written to be accessible to students, and covers rules and concepts in the depth and breadth that is likely to be required of students in the bankruptcy/debtor-creditor course. One-of-a-kind flowcharts and diagrams aid in understanding by the visual representation of concepts, processes, and relationships. The extensive glossary at the end of the book gives students a ready explanation of the meaning of the many terms of art that they may encounter in this area, both in the book and in other materials.

"The world does not need another lofty theory for how to resolve disputes with ingredients in more than one state. But there is room in the market for a user-friendly guide to Conflict of Laws. I first took Conflicts because my dad said it was fun. He was right. Conflicts should be fun. Parts of it are even easy. But way too many students feel like the law student in Les Misâerables whose mind went blank while reading about Conflict of Laws. Part of the problem is that most Conflicts books do not keep it real. They don't give enough examples of how the different rules apply. Even worse, when they do give examples, they give them for the purpose of showing how hard-or even impossible-it is to apply the rules. This book takes a different approach. Its chapters begin with no- nonsense summaries of the applicable law. Its aim is not to score scholarly points but to show what is easy and hard about the material. It then provides examples of fact patterns that test your understanding of the rules. Explanations show how the law applies to the facts and explore difficulties and uncertainties that arise in specific situations. This book includes the basic material covered in standard Conflict of Laws courses. It begins with an overview (Chapter 1) that describes the topics and introduces the jargon. It covers domicile, personal jurisdiction, and forum selection (Part I); choice of law approaches (Parts II-VI); constitutional limits on choice of law (Part VII); rules for enforcing judgments (Part VIII); and proof of foreign law (Part IX). The book's organization follows the sequence in most casebooks, but you can read the different parts in any order"--

Strategies & Tactics for the FINZ Multistate Method, Sixth Edition, is an indispensable tool for both law school exams and the Multistate Bar Exam (MBE). It features more than 1200 multiple-choice questions and detailed answers unavailable elsewhere. Many law students are intimidated by the MBE exam. They are trained to look at every possibility in a legal analysis. The MBE questions offer four answer choices that all seem plausible at first glance. Students who do poorly on the MBE tend to talk themselves out of the correct answer because of this. The Finz Multistate Method's game plan suggests that students treat each answer option as a separate true-false item. This method simplifies the analysis by encouraging students to consider each possible answer choice separately as opposed to trying to consider the entire question as a whole. As a result, the answer process becomes faster, less overwhelming, and it removes the incorrect answers that might lead students to reconsider the correct one New to the Sixth Edition: 16 new questions in Civil Procedure 19 new questions in Constitutional Law 18 new questions each in Contracts, Criminal Law, Evidence, and Property 17 new questions in Torts 16 new questions in the Practice Exam Students will benefit from: More than 1200 multiple-choice questions and answers: Each question contains a sophisticated and intricate fact pattern that tests your ability to pull out the essential facts and tie them to the rules and theories you've learned in class. The answers not only explain the reasoning behind the correct choice, but also why the other choices are incorrect. Coverage of first-year subjects: Questions and detailed answers for each first-year course--Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contracts, Criminal Law (including Criminal Procedure), Property (including Future Interests), and Torts--as well as the upper-year subject of Evidence. Supplemental questions for your bar review: Every question is written in the Multistate Bar Exam (MBE) style for school exams or MBE preparation and complies with the latest MBE formats. If you're taking a bar review course, you still need Strategies & Tactics for the Finz Multistate Method because our questions are written in the MBE style and format, but are not actual released exam questions, so we guarantee you've never seen these questions before in your MBE review materials. Special section on how to handle MBE-style questions: The book includes an In-depth guide, "Strategies & Tactics--Playing the MBE Game to Win," on handling the MBE and MBE-style multiple-choice questions--how to break the question down to the essential facts, how to recognize the legal issues, how to avoid the examiners' traps and pitfalls, and how to pick the right answer and avoid being misled by the wrong answers. Complete MBE-style practice exam: The book comes with a complete 200-question practice exam, with detailed answers that explain the reasoning behind the correct choice and why each of the other choices is incorrect.

"Everyone comes to law school with some idea of what a contract is or the meaning of assault and battery, but who ever heard of supplemental jurisdiction, impleader, or res judicata? Abstract concepts such as these make civil procedure the most unfamiliar and intimidating of the basic law school courses. However, civil procedure can also be fascinating if you can get by the initial strangeness. Many of the topics covered in the course appear baffling upon first acquaintance but begin to make sense when you see how they apply in particular cases and how they relate to other topics in the course. The goal of this book is to demystify civil procedure by providing concrete examples of procedural doctrines and rules in operation, together with full explanations of how these abstract concepts apply to each example"--

"Some courses on property law begin with the analysis of cases - sometimes they concern the acquisition of personal property, sometimes wild animals; and sometimes they introduce the subject with a U.S. Supreme Court case concerning the Fifth Amendment's takings clause or with a case about Native American claims to property that puts our American system into perspective. Historical and philosophical readings about property law's development might also be used to gain perspective"--

"This book is intended for students in upper level, elective courses in real estate planning, finance, and transactions. It focus is on the development of new commercial real estate projects - office buildings and retail shopping projects. Its Chapters follow the sequence of development - acquiring a project site, negotiating the acquisition sales contract for it, choosing the entity to hold title to it, then taking title to it, hiring and dealing with architects and construction contractors, financing construction, finding permanent mortgage financing for it, dealing with equity investors, leasing the completed project and, when the time is right, exiting the project. Thus the text discusses the various persons and professionals who play a vital part in the development process and whom attorneys for developers should come to know, and, I hope, admire"--

"This guide is organized topically. Each chapter contains clear, concise statements of the elements of property law, organized in sections that have topic headings. This content is similar to what you would find in a student text. Right after my text, there are one or occasionally two multiple-choice questions that follow up on the rules and principles. Unlike the standard student text or outline, the questions enable you to engage in active learning. After each question, I provide immediate and detailed feedback that assesses each of the multiple-choice responses. If you got the question right, your quick review of my comments hopefully will confirm your understanding; or on occasion you probably will discover that you got the question right "for the wrong reason," in which case you are able to clear things up or correct a misunderstanding"--

"Study aid for takers of the Multistate Bar Exam (MBE) in all states"--

Ancillary purchase book appropriate for incoming and first - year law students, law students in academic support programs, pre - law students, and graduates studying for the bar exam. Features: The student answer to the Hayakawa problem in Chapter 4 is now annotated to show key features, such as explanations of rules, explanation of elements, application of sub-elements to facts, and conclusions An all-new Chapter 8 explains how exams are like the real practice of law

"Text for undergraduate, graduate, human resources, and paralegal courses on employment law"--

"Basic Wills, Trusts, and Estates for Paralegals provides a comprehensive guide to all aspects of the laws governing wills, trusts, and estates in a concise format to help paralegal students understand and execute wills, trusts, and estates"--

"Undergraduate family law textbook for paralegal students"--

"Introductory book on torts for paralegal students"--

"Introductory book on criminal law and procedure"--

"Provides a comprehensive guide to all aspects of property law in a concise format to help paralegal students understand and execute real estate and personal property transactions"--

Buy a new version of this textbook and receive access to the Connected eBook on Casebook Connect, including lifetime access to the online ebook with highlight, annotation, and search capabilities. Access also includes an outline tool and other helpful resources. Connected eBooks provide what you need most to be successful in your law school classes. Stephen Parsons' The ABCs of Debt provides the most practical, realistic, and comprehensive tools for today's students to study and master debtor-creditor relations and the bankruptcy process.The ABCs of Debt is unsurpassed in the foundation it lays for students regarding the creation and collection of secured and unsecured debt by both judicial and nonjudicial means. The text then leads them in a practical and realistic manner through Chapter 7, Chapter 13, and Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases in the actual way those cases begin, unfold, and ultimately play out in the offices of attorneys for debtors and creditors and bankruptcy trustees. The use of realistic and thorough case studies throughout the text forms a hands-on approach that bridges the gap between merely understanding debtor/creditor and bankruptcy concepts and knowing how to use them with confidence. Applying the Law exercises and optional drafting exercises develop the practical skills and working knowledge of a paralegal. New to the Sixth Edition: Six recent Supreme Court cases that address critical issues regarding debt collection and bankruptcy Legislative changes impacting bankruptcy practice: The new Subchapter V proceeding for small business debtors filing under Chapter 11 Temporary pandemic-related modifications to the definition of income under Chapter 7 and disposable income under Chapter 13 Freshened and updated Examples and Problem-Hypotheticals A new Sidenotes feature providing students opportunities to learn more about topics that interest them and that will enrich classroom discussions Professors and students will benefit from: Realistic case studies that add a strong skill-building component to any study of bankruptcy law Problem-Hypotheticals in which students apply points made in the text to realistic situations A sequential organization of bankruptcy topics that mirrors practice Ethical Considerations that highlight relevant ethical or professional challenges presented by the topic under discussion Highlighted case excerpts accompanied by Applying the Law exercises that link doctrine to practice Engaging and informative text boxes Key Concepts at the start of each chapter Chapter summaries, review questions, and sample forms Optional drafting exercises using hypothetical cases under Chapters 7, 11, and 13 Teaching materials include: Complete instructor's manual with teaching guide and tips, course syllabus, answers to end-of-chapter review questions, and drafting exercises with grading matrixes Test bank with sample questions in the forms of true/false, fill-in-the-blank, multiple choice, and short essay PowerPoint lecture slides A Sidenotes File containing detailed information to complement the Sidenotes feature in the text

Buy a new version of this textbook and receive access to the Connected eBook with Study Center on Casebook Connect, including lifetime access to the online ebook with highlight, annotation, and search capabilities. Access also includes practice questions, an outline tool, and other helpful resources. Connected eBooks provide what you need most to be successful in your law school classes. Business Organizations for Paralegals by Deborah E. Bouchoux offers comprehensive overview of business organizations, presented in a student-friendly formatBusiness Organizations for Paralegals covers of all the various types of business organizations and provides a basic and thorough understanding without overwhelming students. Each business entity is discussed using a logical "life cycle" approach: from its formation, to its advantages and disadvantages, to its operation, to its dissolution, and to its tax consequences. The text begins with an introduction to the various business entities and then progresses from the simplest, the sole proprietorship, through partnerships, to the most complex, the business corporation. The newest forms of business entities, the limited liability partnership and limited liability company, are also discussed. The text concludes with "other" forms of corporations, such as nonprofit and professional corporations. The text combines in-depth substantive coverage of topics with practical information, including checklists. Throughout, helpful pedagogy reinforces the material, including web resources, key terms, practice tips, and exercises. New to the Ninth Edition: New case illustrations, discussion questions, and Net Worth questions New and updated charts Discussion of the Corporate Transparency Act of 2021 Discussions of the shift away from the shareholder primacy doctrine to a new standard for corporate responsibility in which the interests of other stakeholders are considered when corporations take action Examination of green and social bonds, by which corporations fund eco-friendly projects or raise funds for social projects such as affordable housing An entirely new section in Chapter Eleven on governance trends, especially ESG issues, such as improving diversity in the boardroom and proposals to combat climate change Discussion of direct listings and SPACs (special purpose acquisition companies) as alternatives to IPOs The use of new stock trading apps such as Robinhood and the 2021 short sale of meme stock GameStop The SEC's actions against celebrities for touting cryptocurrency investments The effect of the #MeToo and Black Lives Matter movements on businesses The significance of the COVID-19 pandemic in various business-related issues Professors and students will benefit from: Comprehensive, classroom-tested text designed for paralegal students Timely coverage of new trends and topics Excellent pedagogy and well-written text make a dense topic accessible Helpful visual aids and charts that illustrate and highlight important topics Sample forms that appear in context throughout the book Discussion of the role of the paralegal in each chapter

"Introductory text on real estate law"--

"Introductory book on civil litigation"--

Buy a new version of this textbook and receive access to the Connected eBook with Study Center on Casebook Connect, including lifetime access to the online ebook with highlight, annotation, and search capabilities. Access also includes practice questions, an outline tool, and other helpful resources. Connected eBooks provide what you need most to be successful in your law school classes. The Legal Research and Writing Handbook by Andrea B. Yelin and Hope Viner Samborn offers a time- tested introduction to the basics of this essential paralegal skill With clear explanations, examples, and visual aids, The Legal Research and Writing Handbook offers complete coverage of a complex subject in a student-friendly, accessible text. In this thoroughly updated new edition, Yelin and Samborn continue to keep pace with legal research, citation, and technology in today's law firms. This practical text focuses on efficient research processes and techniques for both traditional and electronic sources, along with step-by-step instruction through each stage of the legal writing process, from prewriting strategies, to revising. The authors provide in-depth coverage of the IRAC method, as well as how to write legal memoranda and legal correspondence. Throughout, the text focuses on the practical skills paralegals need to know. The text is enhanced with examples and visual aids, expert writing and practice tips, hands-on exercises, ethics alerts, up-to-date web resources, and easy-to-navigate page design. Excellent exercises are provided to reinforce student learning. New to the Ninth Edition: Coverage of electronic resources is updated and expanded, reflecting how paralegals do research today. Includes new and expanded coverage of Online Topical Classifications Systems and Researching Statutes Online. Thoroughly updated, with latest information on research sources and methods Streamlined chapter on Research Strategy, focused on how paralegals conduct research today New and refreshed exhibits Revised exercises in each chapter Professors and students will benefit from: Thoughtful revision that reflects how paralegals do research today Detailed discussion of how to use legal authorities in legal communications and how to synthesize them and present them to attorneys. Exhibits, practical tips, updated exercises, and web resources in every chapter. Excellent pedagogy for students includes Net Notes, Ethics Alerts, and Practice Pointers included throughout Examples that provide useful models for students Subheadings provide quick access to topics Helpful appendix on Citation

"This textbook discusses all aspects of the Constitution as it relates to criminal procedure and the criminal justice system"--

Buy a new version of this textbook and receive access to the Connected eBook on Casebook Connect, including lifetime access to the online ebook with highlight, annotation, and search capabilities. Access also includes an outline tool and other helpful resources. Connected eBooks provide what you need most to be successful in your law school classes. J. Shoshanna Ehrlich's Fundamentals of Family Law, Second Edition is a concise version of Ehrlich's Family Law for Paralegals, developed for use in shorter paralegal courses. The Fundamentals version provides students with the knowledge and skills they will need to be effective paralegals in a busy family law practice. Without sacrificing intellectual integrity and depth of topical coverage, the text is streamlined in order to emphasize the material that is essential for the transition from classroom to office. New to the Second Edition: Marriage (Ch. 1) includes new sections on: The retroactive application of Obergefell v. Hodges to backdate marriages of same-sex couple to when they would have married had it been allowed The debate over whether merchants can refuse to provide wedding-related services and goods to same-sex couples based on religious objections Whether the marriage consent age should be raised to protect minors from being forced into marriage against their will. Domestic Violence (Ch. 3) now covers: The use of electronic monitoring in domestic violence cases The possibility of allowing minors who are being forced into marriage to obtain civil orders of protection. Children coverage expanded to include: In Chapter 5, new sections on the appointment of attorneys to represent children in contested custody disputes and considerations of parental disability in best interest determinations In Chapter 11, new section on same-sex couples and the establishment of legal parenthood In Chapter 12, consideration of the emergence of medical child abuse and forced marriage as new categories of harm; expanded definitions of abuse and neglect, including medical child abuse and forced child marriage; and new section on "legal orphans" and the reinstatement of parental rights. Economic Issues updated with: New section in Chapter 6 on the due process rights of low-income parents in civil contempt cases for non-payment of child support. Chapter 7 expanded to include the backlash against "permanent" spousal support awards and the tax treatment of spousal support payments. Coverage of virtual assets in Chapter 8 Professors and students will benefit from: The full range of family law topics in a more concise format--including marriage and divorce, non-marital families, child abuse and neglect, and same sex marriage Practice-based assignments, real-life examples and sample forms Clear pedagogy--including chapter summaries, key terms defined in the margins, and review and discussion questions--helps students better understand the material and develop their critical thinking and writing skills. Up-to-date coverage of all the key topics in family law, with a consistent focus on the work of the paralegal

Preparing the student for a career in criminal justice, Criminal Procedure: From the Courtroom to the Street, Second Edition was written with the undergraduate in mind. Drawing on extensive experience as a police officer and practicing criminal defense attorney, author Roger Wright knows that criminal justice professionals need an integrated understanding of legal theory, procedure, and practice. Whether making an arrest, collecting evidence, or conducting an interrogation, they must be able to make sound legal decisions in action. This text not only teaches the law, but also offers students an understanding of how the law is actually applied in the field and in the courtroom. New to the Second Edition: Updated with new cases, including: Bettermann v. Montana Byrd v. United States Carpenter v. United States Coker v. Georgia Collins v. Virginia Glossip v. Gross Kennedy v. Louisiana Lee v. United States Rodriquez v. United States Utah v. Streiff New Something to Ponder questions added to every chapter to encourage critical thinking about the concepts and issues Coverage of current issues, including presidential pardons, cell service location, sentencing guidelines, sex offense registry and the Cosby case, and lethal injections Professors and students will benefit from: On the Street hypotheticals that exemplify the decisions and actions of criminal justice professionals in a variety of scenarios Key appellate cases that are presented in a straightforward style to convey a practical understanding of criminal procedure Readable text that is focused on the legal decision-making skills needed when making an arrest, collecting evidence, or conducting an interrogation Logical organization into topic areas that are pertinent to the actual work of criminal justice professionals: Section I provides an overview of the criminal justice process Section II covers search and seizure Section III surveys the issues surrounding the spoken word as evidence Section IV delves into several constitutional issues that impact how criminal procedure unfolds in the courtroom

Buy a new version of this textbook and receive access to the Connected eBook with Study Center on Casebook Connect, including lifetime access to the online ebook with highlight, annotation, and search capabilities. Access also includes practice questions, an outline tool, and other helpful resources. Connected eBooks provide what you need most to be successful in your law school classes. Contracts for Paralegals: Legal Principles and Practical Applications engages students with a practical, applied approach. Using a clear and accessible writing style, Wendling makes a comprehensive presentation of contracts, rounded out by current exercises that motivate lively discussions. Students are encouraged to develop critical thinking, vocabulary, and analytical and writing skills through a variety of real-world exercises, portfolio creation, and team exercises. New to the Second Edition: "Cyber Contracts" feature familiarizes students with the latest blockchain technology in the application of "smart contracts"Updated cases provide students the opportunity to apply their knowledge of chapter topics through analysis of relevant casesExamples of new technology demonstrate the influence of social media on contract origination, performance, and evidenceProfessors and students will benefit from: An accessible styleA variety of approaches that stimulate studentsA step-by-step chronology that walks students through all the phases of contract formation, performance, and breachPractical applicationsPortfolio creation