If you’re looking to have a comprehensive understanding of the criminal court system in the United States, you’ve come to the right place. Criminal Courts, 4th Edition takes a close look at the structures, processes, and issues of the US Criminal Court Systems in a highly readable approach.
This edition examines the actors in the system, from judges and prosecutors to defense attorneys and more. It delves into the various stages of the sentencing and appeals process and provides a broad perspective with comparative analyses between court ideals and reality. The book covers a range of issues confronting the system from historical, philosophical, sociological, and psychological perspectives.
From the moment an offender is arrested and charged with a crime to receiving conviction and sentence, you can expect a detailed presentation of the entire process of an offender’s processing in the court.
The material comes to life with practical, real-world examples of the concepts and issues discussed throughout. Chapter openings are based on evidence, providing you with context for each chapter’s materials. Concise chapter summaries reiterate each chapter’s learning objectives.
Incorporated into the book are discussion boxes dedicated to relevant case law and policy-oriented critical thinking exercises aimed at the current issues facing the system.
ISBNs: 978-0133779745, 978-0133824766, 978-0133824918.
Please note that this sale only includes the Criminal Courts: Structure, Process, and Issues, 4th Edition eBook in PDF format. No access codes are provided.
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