Examples & Explanations: Criminal Procedure: The Constitution and the Police

by Robert M. Bloom

A favorite among successful students, and often recommended by professors, the unique Examples & Explanations series gives you extremely clear introductions to concepts followed by realistic examples that mirror those presented in the classroom throughout the semester. Use at the beginning and midway through the semester to deepen your understanding through clear explanations, corresponding hypothetical fact patterns, and analysis. Then use to study for finals by reviewing the hypotheticals as well as the structure and reasoning behind the accompanying analysis. Designed to complement your casebook, the trusted Examples & Explanations titles get right to the point in a conversational, often humorous style that helps you learn the material each step of the way and prepare for the exam at the end of the course. The unique, time-tested Examples & Explanations series is invaluable to teach yourself the subject from the first day of class until your last review before the final. Each guide:




helps you learn new material by working through chapters that explain each topic in simple language
challenges your understanding with hypotheticals similar to those presented in class
provides valuable opportunity to study for the final by reviewing the hypotheticals as well as the structure and reasoning behind the corresponding analysis
quickly gets to the point in conversational style laced with humor
remains a favorite among law school students
is often recommended by professors who encourage the use of study guides
works with ALL the major casebooks, suits any class on a given topic
provides an alternative perspective to help you understand your casebook and in-class lectures

Genres: Law

430 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1992

Reviews

[Anne Fox · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a law text, which I purchased in order to more thoroughly understand criminal procedure as part of research for a series of books I'm currently writing. I found it thorough and informative, as well as well-written. About my only objection to the book concerns the form in which the examples and explanations were presented. I feel it would be clearer to the reader if each example was given individually, followed immediately by the explanation. As examples often had marked similarities to other examples given, with one or more differing by subtle nuances, I feel I would have derived more from them if the examples had not been presented collectively, followed by the explanations likewise given collectively.

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lifesaver!

[Virg]

Total beach read.

[Marcus Cooper · Rating 4 out of 5]

This isn't the best exam prep on the market, but it does explain the concepts clearly. my biggest quip is that it is sometimes too quick and loose with the law and the examples are too easy.