Courts and Criminal Justice in America by John L. Worrall, Frank J. Schmalleger and Larry J. Siegel (2010, Hardcover)

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Courts and Criminal Justice in America

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PublisherPrentice Hall PTR
ISBN-10013174576X
ISBN-139780131745766
eBay Product ID (ePID)5038269310

Product Key Features

Number of Pages512 Pages
Publication NameCourts and Criminal Justice in America
LanguageEnglish
SubjectGeneral, Jurisprudence, Courts
Publication Year2010
TypeTextbook
AuthorJohn L. Worrall, Frank J. Schmalleger, Larry J. Siegel
Subject AreaLaw
FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight35.8 Oz
Item Length10.8 in
Item Width8.4 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2009-037765
Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal345.73/01
Table Of ContentSECTION 1: FOUNDATIONS 1. Legal Foundations 2. Who Controls the Courts? SECTION 2: TYPES OF COURTS 3. Federal Courts 4. State Courts 5. Juvenile Courts 6. Specialized Courts SECTION 3: THE PEOPLE INVOLVED 7. Judges 8. Prosecutors 9. Defense Attorneys 10. Defendants and Victims: Their Roles and Rights SECTION 4: THE COURT PROCESS 11. Arrest and Beyond 12. Plea Bargaining and Guilty Pleas 13. The Jury and the Trial 14. Sentencing, Appeals, and Habeas Corpus SECTION 5: CURRENT ISSUES AND THE FUTURE OF COURTS 15. Differential Treatment and Wrongful Convictions 16. Technology, Alternatives, and the Future
SynopsisThe most popular two Criminal Justice authors of the century have joined for a collaboration of excellence! Featuring a balanced and modern presentation, COURTS AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE IN AMERICA, 1/e book addresses the need for a volume that covers hot button issues as well as the basic structure of the court system and court process. Its up-to-date coverage highlights several recent trends, such as the addition of Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court, advents in problem-solving courts, and technological innovations. Special sections feature court cases with lasting impact and stories of courts in the news. Written by a respected author team, the book gives a comprehensive look at the courts, their personnel and the context in which they operate., The most popular two Criminal Justice authors of the century have joined for a collaboration of excellence Featuring a balanced and modern presentation, COURTS AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE IN AMERICA, 1/e book addresses the need for a volume that covers hot button issues as well as the basic structure of the court system and court process. Its up-to-date coverage highlights several recent trends, such as the addition of Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court, advents in problem-solving courts, and technological innovations. Special sections feature court cases with lasting impact and stories of courts in the news. Written by a respected author team, the book gives a comprehensive look at the courts, their personnel and the context in which they operate.", The most popular two Criminal Justice authors of the century have joined for a collaboration of excellence!  Featuring a balanced and modern presentation, COURTS AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE IN AMERICA, 1/e book addresses the need for a volume that covers hot button issues as well as the basic structure of the court system and court process. Its up-to-date coverage highlights several recent trends, such as the addition of Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court, advents in problem-solving courts, and technological innovations. Special sections feature court cases with lasting impact and stories of courts in the news. Written by a respected author team, the book gives a comprehensive look at the courts, their personnel and the context in which they operate.
LC Classification NumberKF9223.S525 2011

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