Criminal Evidence

Criminal Evidence is a well-respected and trusted introduction to the rules of criminal evidence for criminal justice students and professionals. The first half of this book follows the Federal Rules of Evidence in its explanation of how evidence is collected, preserved and presented in criminal court. The second half provides a selection of relevant criminal court cases that reinforce these basics and provide the context of how these rules are currently practiced. Readers will have an understanding of how concepts of evidence operate to convict the guilty and acquit the innocent.

Part of the John C. Klotter Justice Administration Legal Series, this thirteenth edition provides many updates, including new references to recent Supreme Court cases, such as the decision on same-sex marriage, and a current version of the Federal Rules of Evidence. Student aids include chapter outlines, key terms and concepts lists, a glossary, a table of cases cited, and online case study questions. Teacher resources include Instructor’s Guide, test bank, and PowerPoint slides.

Jefferson L. Ingram is Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Dayton. He has a B.S. in secondary education, a M.A. in history, and a Juris Doctor. He is a member of the Ohio Bar, Florida Bar, Bar of the federal courts for the Southern District of Ohio, and a member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States.