Procedures in the Justice System - Couverture rigide

Stuckey, Gilbert B.; Roberson, Cliff; Wallace, Harvey

9780131122956: Procedures in the Justice System

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ISBN 10 : 0131122959 ISBN 13 : 9780131122956

Editeur : Pearson, 2003

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Book by Stuckey Gilbert B Roberson Cliff Wallace Harvey

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Procedures in the Justice System, Seventh Edition, provides the readers with a thorough understanding of the American Justice System by explaining the duties and responsibilities of the law enforcement agencies, courts, and correctional departments from the time of arrest through the sentencing of the criminal offenders. Avoiding the use of legalese, Procedures ill the Justice System addresses why we have laws and why those laws are broken, the constitutional rights of the accused, issues involving search and seizure, law of confessions, trial procedures, and appellate processes. Through this in-depth exploration, the reader will gain a deeper understanding of our justice system and the roles that each profession contributes.

New for the Seventh Edition

Updated court cases
New chapter on arrests
Motions and court documents from actual court cases
The addition of tables and flow charts
A more open text design

Expanded discussions on

victims' rights
search and seizure
procedural steps in a case
right to counsel
laws of arrest

Pr�sentation de l'�diteur :

For sophomore-level courses in Administration of Justice, or junior-level courses in American Criminal Courts.

Providing readers with a thorough understanding of our justice system, this popular text explains the duties and responsibilities of the law enforcement agencies, courts, and correctional departments from the time of arrest through the sentencing of the criminal offender. Avoiding confusing legal-speak, it addresses why we have laws and why those laws are broken, the constitutional rights of an accused, and the underlying philosophy of correctional endeavors. The text helps students gain a deeper understanding of our justice system and of the role each member must play to achieve, through teamwork, law and order for all.

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