Widely used and widely respected, AMERICA'S COURTS AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, International Edition, offers a comprehensive explanation of the courtsand the criminal justice system, presented in a streamlined, straightforward manner that appeals to instructors and students alike. Neubauer and Fradella'scrisp, clear writing style, characterized by careful chunking of material into small sections within chapters, ensures that readers gain a firm handle on the material, while the text's innovative "courtroom workhouse" model, which focuses on the interrelationships among the judge, prosecutor, and defense attorney, brings the courtroom to life. This popular text has long been known for the way it gives students a true glimpse what it is like to work within the American criminal justice system, and the tenth edition is no exception. This modern edition offers coverage that reflects recent policy shaping and headline-making developments as well as incorporation of additional student-learning andreview tools. INDICE: 1. Courts, Crime and Controversy. Part I: THE LEGAL SYSTEM. 2. Lawand Crime. 3. Federal Courts. 4. State Courts. Part II: LEGAL ACTORS. 5. Dynamics of Courthouse Justice. 6. Prosecutors. 7. Defense Attorneys. 8. Judges 9.Defendants and Victims. Part III: PROCESSING THE ACCUSED. 10. Arrest to Arraignment. 11. Bail. 12. Disclosing and Suppressing Evidence. 13. Negotiated Justice and the Plea of Guilty. 14. Trials and Juries. Part IV: SENTENCING THE GUILTY. 15. Sentencing Options. 16. Sentencing. Part V: APPELLATE, LOWER AND JUVENILE COURTS. 17. Appellate Courts. 18. The Lower Courts. 19. Juvenile Courts. Epilogue. Appendix A: Criminal Court Landmarks. Appendix B: The Constitution of the United States. Appendix C: An Overview of The Constitution of the UnitedStates. Appendix D: Legal Reasoning.
- ISBN: 978-0-495-80936-4
- Editorial: Wadsworth
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 656
- Fecha Publicación: 31/01/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés