Criminal courts : a contemporary perspective

著者

• Hemmens, Craig
• Brody, David C.
• Spohn, Cassia

書誌事項

Criminal courts : a contemporary perspective

Craig Hemmens, David C. Brody, Cassia C. Spohn

Sage Publications, c2010

• : pbk

注記

Includes bibliographical references and indexes

内容説明・目次

内容説明

This comprehensive textbook covers court structure, courtroom actors, and the trial and appeal process. In addition, it also covers related areas often not covered, or inadequately covered, in many courts textbooks. These include judicial decision-making, specialized courts, and comparative court systems.

目次

Preface Acknowledgments SECTION I: THE PURPOSE AND STRUCTURE OF AMERICAN COURTS CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION: LAW AND THE JUDICIAL FUNCTION Why Study Courts? What is Law? The Code of Hammurabi Two Opposing Perspectives: Conflict and Consensus What is the Relationship of Law to Justice? The Rule of Law Justice, the Law, and Packer's Models of Criminal Justice Judicial Functions How Judges "Make Law" Development of the Common-Law System The Role of Courts in the Criminal Justice System Summary Discussion Questions Key Terms Internet Sites Cases Cited References/Future Reading CHAPTER 2: SOURCES OF LAW Introduction Sources of Law Sources of Individual Rights Due Process and the 14th Amendment Standard of Review Incorporation of the Bill of Rights Into the 14th Amendment Summary Discussion Questions Key Terms Internet Sites Cases Cited References/Future Reading CHAPTER 3: TYPES OF LAW Introduction Types of Law: Criminal and Civil Summary Discussion Questions Key Terms Internet Sites Cases Cited References/Future Reading CHAPTER 4: COURT ORGANIZATION AND STRUCTURE Introduction Jurisdiction The Structure and Jurisdiction of U.S. Courts A Brief Historical Overview Federal Courts State Courts Court Actors Overview of the Criminal Process Overview of Defendant's Rights/Due Process Summary Discussion Questions Key Terms Internet Sites Cases Cited References/Future Reading SECTION II: COURTROOM ACTORS AND THE COURTROOM WORKGROUP CHAPTER 5: PROSECUTORS Introduction Historical Evolution of the American Prosecutor The Federal Prosecutor State Prosecutors The Prosecutor's Duties Assistant Prosecutors At Work The Expansion of the Prosecutor's Discretionary Power Prosecutorial Ethics And Misconduct Community Prosecution Summary Discussion Questions Key Terms Internet Sites Cases Cited References/Future Reading CHAPTER 6: DEFENSE ATTORNEYS Introduction Defense Attorney's Role in Criminal Justice System Historical Development of the Right to Counsel Indigent Defense Systems Private Versus Appointed Counsel: Which is Better? Effective Assistance of Counsel Ethics and Lawyer-Client Relationships Realities of Being a Defense Attorney Summary Discussion Questions Key Terms Internet Sites Cases Cited References/Future Reading CHAPTER 7: JUDGES Introduction Roles And Duties Of Judges Judicial Selection Judicial Socialization and Development Judicial Accountability and Judicial Independence Summary Discussion Questions Key Terms Internet Sites Cases Cited References/Future Reading CHAPTER 8: THE JURY Introduction History of Jury Trials The Role of the Jury Limits On The Right To Trial By Jury Jury Size And Unanimity Requirements The Selection of Jurors Reforms to the Jury System Jury Nullification Summary Discussion Questions Key Terms Internet Sites Cases Cited References/Future Reading SECTION III: COURT PROCESSES CHAPTER 9: PRETRIAL PROCEDURES Introduction Arrest The Charging Decision Information Indictment Booking Initial Appearance Arraignment Discovery Pretrial Motions Plea Bargaining Jury Selection Summary Discussion Questions Key Terms Internet Sites Cases Cited References/Future Reading CHAPTER 10: THE CRIMINAL TRIAL Introduction Opening Statements The Presentation of Evidence Calling Witnesses Evidence and Rules of Evidence Closing Arguments Instructing the Jury Jury Deliberations and Verdict Summary Discussion Questions Key Terms Internet Sites Cases Cited References/Future Reading CHAPTER 11: SENTENCING Introduction The Goals of Sentencing The Judge's Options at Sentencing How Do Judges Decide? Modeling the Sentencing Process Summary Discussion Questions Key Terms Internet Sites Cases Cited References/Future Reading CHAPTER 12: THE APPELLATE PROCESS Introduction Appealing to a Higher Court The Appellate Courts The "Right" To Appeal The Writ of Habeas Corpus How Do Appellate Courts Decide? Summary Discussion Questions Key Terms Internet Sites Cases Cited References/Future Reading CHAPTER 13: SPECIALIZED COURTS Introduction Problem-Solving Courts Drug Treatment Courts Domestic Violence Courts Other Problem-Solving Courts Juvenile Courts Summary Discussion Questions Key Terms Internet Sites Cases Cited References/Future Reading Glossary Case Index General Index About the Authors

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詳細情報

• NII書誌ID(NCID): BB01352649
• ISBN:
  • 9781412979566
• LCCN: 2009025726
• 出版国コード: us
• タイトル言語コード: eng
• 本文言語コード: eng
• 出版地: Thousand Oaks, Calif.
• ページ数/冊数: xix, 499 p.
• 大きさ: 23 cm
• 分類:
  • LCC : KF9223
  • DC22 : 345.73/01
• 件名:
  • LCSH : Criminal justice, Administration of -- United States
  • LCSH : Law enforcement -- United States
  • LCSH : Criminal courts -- United States