🔍 Unveiling Criminal Evidence: Exploring Principles and Real-Life Cases Review

I used this text for the Legal Elements course as part of Carlow University's Masters in Fraud and Forensic Science. Before starting this course, I was unfamiliar with many of the laws, protocols, and procedures that you need to know, regardless of the legal situation. This textbook carefully introduces the reader to the various aspects of the law and the history that has made it what it is today. In addition to providing a detailed explanation of applicable law, many state and federal cases…

I purchased this book on Revain for a course I am currently taking, Legal Elements of Fraud, through Carlow University's Master of Fraud and Forensics online course. While most tutorials can get very boring and tedious, this tutorial piqued my interest compared to others. During a typical course week, our teacher assigned us to read 3-4 chapters, which may seem like a lot for a textbook. However, I have found that I regularly complete all of my weekly reading assignments in one sitting because…

Gardner and Anderson's Principles and Cases of Criminal Evidence was a required text in my master's program. I'm doing my Masters of Science in Fraud and Forensics at Carlow University. Not being a criminologist or law enforcement specialist, I was unaware of the laws regarding the rules of witness testimony, what constitutes a lawful search, trial, etc. Gardner and Anderson are great at breaking the legal jargon to give the student a simple but clear understanding. After reading this book, I…

When I was studying at Carlow University in the Master of Fraud and Forensics program, this book opened my eyes to the importance of understanding the criminal process. This book also made me aware of the importance of the practices discussed, which can and will inform all future investigations I undertake. Gardner and Anderson did a great job introducing the basic concepts of using evidence in criminal proceedings. They also illustrate the best and most legal ways to collect, preserve and…