The Criminal Law Handbook by Paul Bergman Jd

The Criminal Law Handbook by Paul Bergman Jd

The criminal justice system is complicated--Understand 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, and--most important--the options for suspects, defendants, and victims. 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. Supreme Court cases.

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ISBN 13	9781413321784
ISBN 10	141332178X
Title	The Criminal Law Handbook
Author	Sara Berman
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Nolo
Year published	2015-08-15
Number of pages	672
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.