Procedures in the Criminal Justice Systems - Couverture souple

Stuckey, Gilbert B.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0675213525 ISBN 13 : 9780675213523

Editeur : Merrill, 1990

Synopsis

Book by Stuckey Gilbert B

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture

Procedures in the Justice System, Ninth Edition, provides the reader with a thorough understanding of the American justice system by explaining the duties and responsibilities of law enforcement agencies, courts, and correctional departments from the time of arrest through the sentencing of the criminal offender.  The text addresses constitutional rights of the accused, due process concepts, issues involving search and seizure, trial and appellate procedures, sentencing concepts, and victims' rights.  Through this in-depth exploration, the reader will gain a deeper understanding of our justice system and the roles that various agencies play in the adminstration of justice in the United States.

 

New to the Ninth Edition

• Coverage of new Supreme Court decisions involving judicial procedure
• Motions and court document examples from actual cases
• Additional "Law in Practice" scenarios
• New information on victims' rights and programs
• Expanded coverage of: search and seizure court decisions; discovery; right to counsel; laws of arrest; duties of the prosecutor, judge, and defense counsel 

 

Présentation de l'éditeur

This text provides the introductory student with a thorough understanding of the justice system by examining how it achieves law and order. The book explains the duties and responsibilities of law enforcement agencies, courts, and correctional departments, following the criminal offender from the time of arrest through the completion of sentence. Written in a conversational style, all legal rules are presented in language that is easy to understand.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Merrill
• Date d'édition: 1990
• ISBN 10: 0675213525
• ISBN 13: 9780675213523
• Reliure: Broché
• Langue: anglais
• Numéro d'édition: 4
• Nombre de pages: 322