Trials and the courts / Colin Evans.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Evans, Colin, 1948-

Series:

Criminal Justice

Criminal justice

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Criminal justice, Administration of--United States.

Criminal justice, Administration of.

Justice, Administration of--United States.

Justice, Administration of.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (129 p.)

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Chelsea House Publishers, c2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Once the evidence is gathered and a suspect is in custody, the legal process begins. Trials and the Courts walks readers through every aspect of a criminal legal case, from the arrest and charges filed to arraignment to plea bargaining or trial to conviction or acquittal, and finally sentencing and the appeal process. This book describes the nature of criminal defense and the role of the prosecutor, the criteria for determining guilt or innocence, and how the jury system functions. The comprehensive book also discusses victim's rights and the rights of the accused and explores the media's role

Contents:

Cover; Contents; Introduction; 1: The History of Trials; 2: The Arrest; 3: The Prosecution; 4: The Great Defender; 5: Duty Calls; 6: The Color of Money; 7: The Media Circus; 8: The Appeal Process; Endnotes; Glossary; Bibliography; Further Resources; Index; About the Author

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-282-79405-1

9786612794056

1-60413-616-2

OCLC:

642661948