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Beyond the Body Farm

A Legendary Bone Detective Explores Murders, Mysteries, and the Revolution in Forensic Science

by Bill Bass, Jon Jefferson ...

An "excellent" collection of case studies and stories from the forensic anthropologist who founded Tennessee's "Body Farm" ( Charleston Post & Courier).A pioneer in forensic anthropology, Bill Bass created the world's first laboratory dedicated to the study of human decomposition—three acres on a Tennessee hillside where human bodies are left to the elements. His research at the Body Farm has ... Read more

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An "excellent" collection of case studies and stories from the forensic anthropologist who founded Tennessee's "Body Farm" ( Charleston Post & Courier).A pioneer in forensic anthropology, Bill Bass created the world's first laboratory dedicated to the study of human decomposition—three acres on a Tennessee hillside where human bodies are left to the elements. His research at the Body Farm has
... Read more
Broken Plea

The Explosive Search for Truth Behind the Idaho Murders

by Christopher Whitcomb ...

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERIn one of the most extraordinary true crime stories ever published, Broken Plea questions what really happened in the house on King Road—and the results of that investigation, still unfolding in real time, will astound you.Was there more than one killer? Had the crime scene been cleaned and sanitized before the police arrived? Was furniture staged to throw off ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERIn one of the most extraordinary true crime stories ever published, Broken Plea questions what really happened in the house on King Road—and the results of that investigation, still unfolding in real time, will astound you.Was there more than one killer? Had the crime scene been cleaned and sanitized before the police arrived? Was furniture staged to throw off
... Read more
The Blood Says Otherwise

A fascinating and heart-breaking story of life as a forensic scientist

by Ruben Miller ...

Absorbing true crime account of years at the frontline of crime scene reconstruction - from cold-blooded killings and gang wars to cold cases revived by a single clue.A compelling account of Ruben Miller's years working as a forensic scientist, visiting crime scenes and gathering evidence. His detailed descriptions of what he sees are often heart-breaking. The behaviour of the people he meets - ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

Absorbing true crime account of years at the frontline of crime scene reconstruction - from cold-blooded killings and gang wars to cold cases revived by a single clue.A compelling account of Ruben Miller's years working as a forensic scientist, visiting crime scenes and gathering evidence. His detailed descriptions of what he sees are often heart-breaking. The behaviour of the people he meets -
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Busted!

Drug War Survival Skills and True Dope D

by M. Chris Fabricant ...

Busted! is a funny, smart, subversive worst-case scenario guide for casual drug users and their tolerant friends.It's the Bible on how not to get busted and what to do if you are. Using celebrity busts, outrageous everyman busts, and the author's professional experience, Busted! is everything you need to know about the criminal justice system, Drug War style, before it's too late.Like a Law & ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

Busted! is a funny, smart, subversive worst-case scenario guide for casual drug users and their tolerant friends.It's the Bible on how not to get busted and what to do if you are. Using celebrity busts, outrageous everyman busts, and the author's professional experience, Busted! is everything you need to know about the criminal justice system, Drug War style, before it's too late.Like a Law &
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Howdunit Forensics

A Guide for Writers

by D.P. Lyle ...

Just because you don't have all the tools and training of a full-time medical examiner, doesn't mean you can't learn your way around a crime scene.In Forensics, award-winning author and TV show consultant D.P. Lyle, M.D., takes each area of forensicsfrom fingerprint analysis to crime scene reconstructionand discusses its development, how the science works, how it helps in crime solving, and how ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

Just because you don't have all the tools and training of a full-time medical examiner, doesn't mean you can't learn your way around a crime scene.In Forensics, award-winning author and TV show consultant D.P. Lyle, M.D., takes each area of forensicsfrom fingerprint analysis to crime scene reconstructionand discusses its development, how the science works, how it helps in crime solving, and how
... Read more
Developments in Handwriting and Signature Identification in the Digital Age

by Heidi Harralson ...

The examination of handwriting and signatures has a long and established history as a forensic discipline. With the advancement of technology in the use of digital tablets for signature capture, changes in handwriting examination are necessary. Other changes in handwriting, such as in increase in printed writing styles and the decrease in handwriting training in schools necessitates a re ... Read more

$71.45 CAD

The examination of handwriting and signatures has a long and established history as a forensic discipline. With the advancement of technology in the use of digital tablets for signature capture, changes in handwriting examination are necessary. Other changes in handwriting, such as in increase in printed writing styles and the decrease in handwriting training in schools necessitates a re
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SketchCop

Drawing A Line Against Crime

by Michael W. Streed ...

**“**A timely, compelling commentary on the power and importance of forensic art . . . brings the complex, difficult cases [Mike Streed] has worked to life.”—Ernie Allen, former president, National Center for Missing and Exploited ChildrenWhen the phone of police artist and interview specialist Sergeant (Ret.) Michael W. Streed—The SketchCop—rings, it’s because police need his help solving their ... Read more

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**“**A timely, compelling commentary on the power and importance of forensic art . . . brings the complex, difficult cases [Mike Streed] has worked to life.”—Ernie Allen, former president, National Center for Missing and Exploited ChildrenWhen the phone of police artist and interview specialist Sergeant (Ret.) Michael W. Streed—The SketchCop—rings, it’s because police need his help solving their
... Read more
Cross Examination

A Primer for the Family Lawyer

by Stephen Gassman ...

In direct examination, you are directing the witness, with the witness being permitted to answer in narrative form. In cross examination, you are leading the witness, with the goal of the witness giving a monosyllabic answer of "yes" or "no." Stated otherwise, direct examination builds, while cross examination leads. If performed correctly, in direct examination, you guide the witness; in cross ... Read more

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In direct examination, you are directing the witness, with the witness being permitted to answer in narrative form. In cross examination, you are leading the witness, with the goal of the witness giving a monosyllabic answer of "yes" or "no." Stated otherwise, direct examination builds, while cross examination leads. If performed correctly, in direct examination, you guide the witness; in cross
... Read more
Criminal Law Reform Now, Volume 2

Proposals and Critique

Edited by Dr Melissa Bone, Dr J J Child, Jonathan Rogers ...

If you could change one part of the criminal law, what would it be? Following the success of the 1st volume, the same question is put to a new selection of leading academics and practitioners.The first eight chapters of the collection present their responses in the form of legal reform proposals, with topics ranging across criminal law, criminal justice and evidence – including corporate liability ... Read more

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If you could change one part of the criminal law, what would it be? Following the success of the 1st volume, the same question is put to a new selection of leading academics and practitioners.The first eight chapters of the collection present their responses in the form of legal reform proposals, with topics ranging across criminal law, criminal justice and evidence – including corporate liability
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Finding the Truth with Criminal Investigation

Suspect, Subject, Defendant

by Daniel A. Reilly ...

The way a crime is defined is through criminal investigation. Criminal investigation is a multi-faceted effort that involves the study of facts presented by a criminal act or pattern of criminal conduct. These facts are then used to identify, locate and prove the guilt or innocence of a person or persons. Criminal investigation is usually carried out by a law enforcement agency using all of the ... Read more

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The way a crime is defined is through criminal investigation. Criminal investigation is a multi-faceted effort that involves the study of facts presented by a criminal act or pattern of criminal conduct. These facts are then used to identify, locate and prove the guilt or innocence of a person or persons. Criminal investigation is usually carried out by a law enforcement agency using all of the
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Environment in the Courtroom

by Paul Adams, Natasha Affolder, Andrea C. Akelaitis, Karina Barker, Peter Boxall, Giorilyn Bruno, James Bunting, Cindy Chiasson, John S.G. Clark, John D. Cliffe, Lynda Collins, Jack D. Coop, Charles-Emmanuel Cote, Peter Craig, Adam Driedzic, Erin Eacott, Jennifer Fairfax, James D. Flagal, Shaun Fluker, Hadley Friedland, Paule Halley, Charles Hatt, Brenda Heelan Powell, Nicholas R. Hughes, Alex Ikejiani, Asha James, Meredith James, Albert Koehl, David Laidlaw, Jonathan Leo, Gary A. Letcher, Alastair Lucas, Fred Maefs, Sharon Mascher, Marc McAree, Heather McCready, Paul McCulloch, Heather McLeod-Kilmurray, Susan McRory, Danielle Meuleman, Rebecca Moore, Rod Northey, Terri-Lee Oleniuk, Martin Olszynski, Katia Opalka, Jean Piette, Sarah Powell, Phillip Saunders, Monika A. Sawicka, Dianne Saxe, Cheryl Sharvit, Anand Srivastava, Barry Stuart, John Swaigen, Chris Tollefson, Ronda M. Vanderhoek, Nickie Nikolaou, Michael Wenig, Robert Woon, Josephine Yam ...

Canadian environmental law is a dynamic and exciting area that is playing an increasingly important role in furthering sustainable development policy. Environmental law has distinctive relevant principles, operating procedures, implications, and importance in comparison with other areas of law, and these distinctions must be appreciated both within the legal community and by all those who are ... Read more

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Canadian environmental law is a dynamic and exciting area that is playing an increasingly important role in furthering sustainable development policy. Environmental law has distinctive relevant principles, operating procedures, implications, and importance in comparison with other areas of law, and these distinctions must be appreciated both within the legal community and by all those who are
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Federal Rules of Evidence to Pass Your Bar Exam Test Prep and For Your Legal Practice

by Benjamin Morton ...

Series series Legal
Your guide for the Federal Rules of civil procedure of your Bar Exam & your practice thereafter. ... Read more

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Your guide for the Federal Rules of civil procedure of your Bar Exam & your practice thereafter.
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California Guide to Criminal Evidence 2024-25 (8th edition)

Text, Cases, and Commentary on the Law of Evidence in California and Federal Courts for Attorneys and Judges

by Elia V. Pirozzi ...

This treatise is used by attorneys and judges throughout California as a comprehensive resource on evidentiary and constitutional issues. It is unique in its approach with numerous checklists, courtroom scripts and easy-reference charts. ... Read more

$177.11 CAD

This treatise is used by attorneys and judges throughout California as a comprehensive resource on evidentiary and constitutional issues. It is unique in its approach with numerous checklists, courtroom scripts and easy-reference charts.
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The Education of a Lawyer

Essential Skills and Practical Advice for Building a Successful Career

by Gary Muldoon ...

The Education of a Lawyer is a delightful read that provides invaluable advice about the practice of law. Written for aspiring and young attorneys, the book is a font of wisdom on a range of topics: legal writing, speaking, handling clients, staying current on the law, and managing all the relationships typically encountered by lawyers.Derived from the author’s decades of experience as a lawyer ... Read more

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The Education of a Lawyer is a delightful read that provides invaluable advice about the practice of law. Written for aspiring and young attorneys, the book is a font of wisdom on a range of topics: legal writing, speaking, handling clients, staying current on the law, and managing all the relationships typically encountered by lawyers.Derived from the author’s decades of experience as a lawyer
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Homicides in Colombia: Trends, Correlations and Projections to 2050

Research published in English, #11

by Juan Carlos Gómez Méndez ...

Series Book 11 - Research published in English
Colombia continues to be one of the countries with the highest homicide rate in Latin America, a problem that has persisted since 2014 and places it among the highest in the world. This study carries out a comprehensive analysis of intentional homicides in all municipalities of the country, with the aim of understanding their evolution and projecting future trends.The methodology includes ... Read more

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Colombia continues to be one of the countries with the highest homicide rate in Latin America, a problem that has persisted since 2014 and places it among the highest in the world. This study carries out a comprehensive analysis of intentional homicides in all municipalities of the country, with the aim of understanding their evolution and projecting future trends.The methodology includes
... Read more
Peritaje en Trabajo Social Forense y Derechos Humanos en el Sistema Penal Acusatorio Mexicano

by Dr. Ismael Aguillón León ...

Como profesionistas y profesionales del trabajo social en acción no basta el que día a día se trabaje en realizar peritajes de trabajo social para el sistema penal acusatorio en México, sino que también nos surge la inquietud por llevar más allá de nuestra labor diaria como peritos al interior del sistema judicial dentro del cual se ha ido abonando al interés por retomar la perspectiva de Derechos ... Read more

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Como profesionistas y profesionales del trabajo social en acción no basta el que día a día se trabaje en realizar peritajes de trabajo social para el sistema penal acusatorio en México, sino que también nos surge la inquietud por llevar más allá de nuestra labor diaria como peritos al interior del sistema judicial dentro del cual se ha ido abonando al interés por retomar la perspectiva de Derechos
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The Law With Jonah Sanders: Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

The Law With Jonah Sanders, #3

by Jonah Sanders ...

Series Book 3 - The Law With Jonah Sanders
The Law With Jonah Sanders: Ineffective Assistance of Counsel is a comprehensive guide that explores one of the most pressing issues in criminal defense—ineffective legal representation. Written by legal expert Jonah Sanders, this book breaks down the concept of ineffective assistance of counsel (IAC), offering clear explanations and practical advice for both defendants and legal practitioners.In ... Read more

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The Law With Jonah Sanders: Ineffective Assistance of Counsel is a comprehensive guide that explores one of the most pressing issues in criminal defense—ineffective legal representation. Written by legal expert Jonah Sanders, this book breaks down the concept of ineffective assistance of counsel (IAC), offering clear explanations and practical advice for both defendants and legal practitioners.In
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Criminal Investigation

A Method for Reconstructing the Past

by James W. Osterburg, Richard H. Ward, Larry S. Miller ...

A classic in the field, Criminal Investigation: A Method for Reconstructing the Past, Eighth Edition, presents the fundamentals of criminal investigation and provides a sound method for reconstructing a crime based on three major sources of information: people, physical evidence, and records. By breaking information sources into these three major components, the book provides a logical approach ... Read more

$172.48 CAD

A classic in the field, Criminal Investigation: A Method for Reconstructing the Past, Eighth Edition, presents the fundamentals of criminal investigation and provides a sound method for reconstructing a crime based on three major sources of information: people, physical evidence, and records. By breaking information sources into these three major components, the book provides a logical approach
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New Jersey Trial Evidence and Procedure 2024

by Andrew J. Kyreakakis ...

New Jersey Trial Evidence and Procedure provides a practical and comprehensive presentation of trial evidence and procedure. This book encompasses the rules and law governing the trial of cases which are found in the evidence rules, court rules, court decisions, and Model Civil Jury Charges. This volume also provides important practice points and insights as to how this body of evidence law plays ... Read more

$291.77 CAD

New Jersey Trial Evidence and Procedure provides a practical and comprehensive presentation of trial evidence and procedure. This book encompasses the rules and law governing the trial of cases which are found in the evidence rules, court rules, court decisions, and Model Civil Jury Charges. This volume also provides important practice points and insights as to how this body of evidence law plays
... Read more
The Social Epistemology of Legal Trials

Edited by Zachary Hoskins, Jon Robson ...

Series series Routledge Studies in Epistemology
This collection is the first book-length examination of the various epistemological issues underlying legal trials. Trials are centrally concerned with determining truth: whether a criminal defendant has in fact culpably committed the act of which they are accused, or whether a civil defendant is in fact responsible for the damages alleged by the plaintiff.Truth is not, however, the only epistemic ... Read more

$75.14 CAD

This collection is the first book-length examination of the various epistemological issues underlying legal trials. Trials are centrally concerned with determining truth: whether a criminal defendant has in fact culpably committed the act of which they are accused, or whether a civil defendant is in fact responsible for the damages alleged by the plaintiff.Truth is not, however, the only epistemic
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The Surveyors' Expert Witness Handbook

by Martin Farr ...

This book is an invaluable guide for those providing expert evidence on valuations of commercial properties – including civil actions, rent review arbitrations, lands tribunal cases and rating appeals. The object of the book is to provide the commercial property valuer with a detailed introduction to providing expert evidence in a litigation context, the rules, requirements and the pitfalls for ... Read more

$113.33 CAD

This book is an invaluable guide for those providing expert evidence on valuations of commercial properties – including civil actions, rent review arbitrations, lands tribunal cases and rating appeals. The object of the book is to provide the commercial property valuer with a detailed introduction to providing expert evidence in a litigation context, the rules, requirements and the pitfalls for
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Forensic Intelligence

by Robert Milne ...

When forensic recoveries are properly processed and recorded, they are a major intelligence source for crime investigators and analysts. The majority of publications about forensic science cover best practices and basic advice about evidence recovery and storage. Forensic Intelligence takes the subject of forensics one step further and describes how to use the evidence recovered at crime scenes ... Read more

$98.55 CAD

When forensic recoveries are properly processed and recorded, they are a major intelligence source for crime investigators and analysts. The majority of publications about forensic science cover best practices and basic advice about evidence recovery and storage. Forensic Intelligence takes the subject of forensics one step further and describes how to use the evidence recovered at crime scenes
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Practical Handbook for Professional Investigators

by Rory J. McMahon, CLI, CFE ...

The third edition of this popular volume continues to supply an up-to-date, nuts-and-bolts learning tool for students and an everyday reference for investigative professionals at all levels. More relevant than ever, this edition adds two new chapters on death and terrorism investigations and several new sections, including insurance fraud, fire and arson investigation; indicators of online marital ... Read more

$71.45 CAD

The third edition of this popular volume continues to supply an up-to-date, nuts-and-bolts learning tool for students and an everyday reference for investigative professionals at all levels. More relevant than ever, this edition adds two new chapters on death and terrorism investigations and several new sections, including insurance fraud, fire and arson investigation; indicators of online marital
... Read more
Courtroom Testimony for Fingerprint Examiners

by Hillary Moses Daluz ...

Fingerprint examiners today are expected to develop, research and defend the scientific basis of their conclusions. Recent emphasis placed on scientific rigor and transparency through documentation has created a culture shift in the field. Many examiners are baffled by the resulting cultural, procedural and scientific distinctions, often becoming overwhelmed when required to testify as an expert ... Read more

$131.82 CAD

Fingerprint examiners today are expected to develop, research and defend the scientific basis of their conclusions. Recent emphasis placed on scientific rigor and transparency through documentation has created a culture shift in the field. Many examiners are baffled by the resulting cultural, procedural and scientific distinctions, often becoming overwhelmed when required to testify as an expert
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