Review (PDF) Modern Military Justice: Cases And Materials (American Casebooks) (American Casebook Series)
This new text comprehensively covers the modern military justice system under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. The materials included come from every service within the Armed Forces, and show how the military justice system addresses all criminal offenses, ranging from minor infractions to serious offenses such as the misconduct of soldiers at Abu Ghraib prison. The text covers the jurisdiction of courts-martial; sources of military law; military offenses and defenses; pre-trial, trial, and appellate procedures; the role of judge advocates; non-judicial punishment and other alternatives to courts-martial; special forums such as boards of inquiry and military commissions for trying enemy belligerents; the relationship of courts-martial to state and federal courts; and much more. All chapters include policy questions about currently controversial issues. The text is appropriate for all students, whether or not they have had prior military experience.
Series: American Casebook Series
Hardcover: 740 pages
Publisher: West; 1 edition (March 16, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0314268030
ISBN-13: 978-0314268037
Product Dimensions: 1.2 x 7.5 x 9.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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Simply put this is the best casebook on Military Justice in existence. That may not seem like much, since there aren't that many casebooks written on Military Justice, but if you are entering the field, (if you've been selected as a JAG, you will practice some Military Justice) then this book is indispensable. It walks you through the entire process - some reference to your Criminal Procedure book may be necessary, but every important difference between federal or state criminal regimes and the military process are outlined and covered thoroughly.Finally, the thing that matters most to me, the text is an easy read and the cases are exciting. The authors, Schecnk and Maggs know the material thoroughly, both having military backgrounds, and write in a simple and logical manner. I've had both of them as professors, and if you like professors who can organize things clearly, and get key points across without too much confusion, but still acknowledge absurd hypotheticals if you find them interesting, then you'll like this book.I intend to use this book as often as I can as a reference as a JAG officer, and would recommend it to others for the same use.
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