The Criminal Law Handbook
Author | : Paul Bergman |
Publisher | : Nolo |
Total Pages | : 657 |
Release | : 2022-01-01 |
Genre | : Law |
ISBN | : 1413329403 |
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The criminal justice system is complicated. Understand it and your rights. This book demystifies the complex rules and procedures of criminal law. It explains how the system works, why police, lawyers, and judges do what they do, and what suspects, defendants, and prisoners can expect. 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 rights arraignment plea bargains trials sentencing common defenses working with defense attorneys constitutional rights juvenile court legal terms and definitions appeals public defenders victims’ rights The 17th edition is completely updated, covering the latest in criminal law, including U.S. Supreme Court cases.