Criminal Law and Procedure for the Paralegal Revised Edition Contributor(s): McCord, James W. H. (Author), McCord, Sandra L. (Author), Bailey, C. Suzanne (Author) |
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ISBN: 1435440161 ISBN-13: 9781435440166 Publisher: Cengage Learning OUR PRICE: $220.35 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics - Law | Legal Profession - Law | Paralegals & Paralegalism |
Dewey: 345.73 |
LCCN: 2010941809 |
Physical Information: 1.1" H x 8.4" W x 10.7" (3.00 lbs) 672 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Thorough yet succinct, CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE FOR THE PARALEGAL: A SYSTEMS APPROACH, 4th Edition equips readers with a solid understanding of the principles of criminal law as well as the skills for daily practice in a law office. It delivers an excellent blend of theory with practice as it presents material in a clear, logical, outline format. It also provides opportunities for readers to apply both critical thinking and law-office practice skills. The text enriches learning by providing insights into crime, punishment, criminal justice standards for prosecution, defense, and the court, and the competing policies behind the law and judicial decisions. |
Contributor Bio(s): McCord, James W. H.: - James McCord is an experienced trial attorney in criminal law, professor at the University of Wisconsin Law School, and a member of the Wisconsin and Kentucky Bar Associations. A frequent speaker at legal conferences, he is the author of several books and articles on the paralegal profession and practice. Professor McCord is a past president of the American Association for Paralegal Education, a former member of the American Bar Association Legal Assistant Program Approval Commission, and included in "Who's Who in Law."Bailey, C. Suzanne: - C. Suzanne Bailey practiced law for several years prior to becoming a professor. Throughout her teaching career she has taught criminal procedure, evidence, current issues in the courts, civil law, employment law, alternative dispute resolution, legal research and a variety of special topic courses. Professor Bailey has published a number of articles over the course of her career and has previously co-authored the book, Constitutional Law. She is currently an Associate Professor at Western Illinois University-Quad Cities in Moline, Illinois. |