Criminal Law Handbook, The: Know Your Rights, Survive the System
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| Rating | : | 4.56 (968 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 141332178X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 672 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-03-05 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Four Stars" according to B. Peters. The book was for my son who is finding it very helpful in educating himself on our legal system.. "Great for any inspiring defense attorney or potential criminal or" according to Brooklyn Kartel. Very informative. I was applying this book to my daily life. Very descriptive. Great for any inspiring defense attorney or potential criminal or witness. I highly recommend this book. A complete must have for basic knowledge of the laws of the land in which we live. Little Ol' Me said Win some, lose some. Has a lot of.misc info on specific topics, lots of gov info sources. Not what I was looking for but not a complete waste of time. More of a directory
The criminal justice system is complicatedUnderstand it and your rights Criminal law is full of complex rules and procedures, but this book demystifies them. It explains how the system works, why police, lawyers, and judges do what they do, andmost importantthe options for suspects, defendants, and victims. Supreme Court cases.. It also provides critical information on working with a lawyer. In plain English, The Criminal Law Handbook covers: search and seizure arrest, booking, and bail Miranda arraignment plea bargains trials sentencing working with defense attorneys common defenses constitutional rights juvenile court preliminary hearings appeals public defenders This edition is completely updated, covering the latest in criminal law, including U.S
"An excellent and balanced guide to the state court criminal justice process" Library Journal "This easy-to-understand book contains everything you need to know about criminal law." Roger Cossack, Legal Analyst "A well written, helpful guide for laypersons interested in their legal rights--straightforward, non-intimidating and informative." Laurie Levenson, Associate Dean, Loyola School of Law
. She teaches criminal law, criminal procedure, criminal justice, legal writing and analysis, corporations law, and community property law. She is a Professor at the Concord University School of Law, and a founder of the PASS Online Bar Review (passlaw). She is also the coauthor of Nolo’s Represent Yourself in Court: How to Prepare & Try a Winning Case. Paul Bergman is a Professor of L