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Courts and criminal justice in America

Larry J. Siegel, Frank Schmalleger, John L. Worrall

Prentice Hall, c2011

  • Student ed

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Includes bibliographical references and indexes

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内容説明

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.

目次

SECTION 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

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