May it please the court : [judicial processes and politics In America] / Brian Porto.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Porto, Brian L., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Political questions and judicial power--United States.

Political questions and judicial power.

Justice, Administration of--Political aspects--United States.

Justice, Administration of.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (366 pages)

Edition:

Third edition.

Place of Publication:

Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, [2017]

Summary:

"This practical, comprehensive, and engaging introduction to the American judicial system is designed primarily for undergraduate students in criminal justice, liberal arts, political science, and beginning law. It differs from other texts not only by delivering an insider's view of the courts, but also by demonstrating how the judicial process operates at the intersection of law and politics. Unlike the many dull and inaccessible texts in this field, May It Please The Court conveys the human drama of civil and criminal litigation. With an updated epilogue, case studies, and discussion questions, this third edition is a robust resource for criminal justice students. "--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

chapter 1 Courts and Judges in the Political Process / Brian Porto

chapter 2 American Courts

Structures and Procedures / Brian Porto

chapter 3 Lawyers and Lawyering / Brian Porto

chapter 4 Judicial Selection and Removal / Brian Porto

chapter 5 Norm Enforcement

The Criminal Justice Process / Brian Porto

chapter 6 Dispute Resolution

The Civil Justice Process / Brian Porto

chapter 7 Policy Making

The Appellate Process / Brian Porto

chapter 8 Legal and Political Influences on Judicial Decision Making / Brian Porto

chapter 9 Limits of Judicial Policy Making / Brian Porto

chapter 10 Summary and Conclusion / Brian Porto.

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-315-17063-9

1-4987-3740-4

9781315170633

OCLC:

993987942