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Product Description Criminal Evidence is a 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 contextualize how these rules are currently practiced. This text offers readers a practical 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 table of cases cited, and online case study questions and glossary. Teacher resources include an instructor’s guide, test bank, and PowerPoint slides. Review 'This book is comprehensive, with excellent case examples, practical content, and relevant material to those who aspire to work in the field. All of the information is extremely applicable and necessary for future practitioners―this is the foundation for due process.' – Paul Klenowski, Clarion University of Pennsylvania 'The textbook does a great job of giving examples with the history of criminal evidence and current developments with technology crimes. It’s great for beginner students looking to move from general knowledge of criminal law to the actual practice of evidence standards.' – Paul Rosson, University of North Alabama About the Author Jefferson L. Ingram holds the rank of Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Dayton. He has a B.S. in secondary education, an M.A. in history, and a Juris Doctor. He is a member of the Ohio Bar, the Florida Bar, the Bar of the federal courts for the Southern District of Ohio, and the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States.