Criminal Courts
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Criminal Courts

A Contemporary Perspective

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eBook - ePub

Criminal Courts

A Contemporary Perspective

About this book

Comprehensive and engaging, Criminal Courts: A Contemporary Perspective explores all aspects of courts and related areas which are crucial to the criminal justice system. Written by three nationally recognized experts in the field, this text examines court structure, courtroom actors, trial and appeal process, and in addition, judicial decision making, specialized courts, and comparative court systems. 

By presenting up-to-date key cases, data, and current controversial discussions such as the death penalty or legalization of cannabis, this fifth edition provides students with opportunities to view topics from the perspectives of the participants involved in the process and take a position on the issue that is raised. 

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Acknowledgements
  4. Publisher Note
  5. Title Page
  6. Copyright Page
  7. Brief Contents
  8. Detailed Contents
  9. Preface
  10. Acknowledgments
  11. About the Authors
  12. Section I The Purpose and Structure of American Courts
  13. Chapter 1 Introduction: Law and the Judicial Function
  14. Chapter 2 Sources of Law
  15. Chapter 3 Types of Law
  16. Chapter 4 Court Organization and Structure
  17. Section II Courtroom Actors and the Courtroom Work Group
  18. Chapter 5 Prosecutors
  19. Chapter 6 Defense Attorneys
  20. Chapter 7 Judges
  21. Chapter 8 Criminal Defendants and Crime Victims
  22. Chapter 9 The Jury
  23. Section III Court Processes
  24. Chapter 10 Pretrial Procedures
  25. Chapter 11 The Criminal Trial
  26. Chapter 12 Sentencing
  27. Chapter 13 The Appellate Process
  28. Chapter 14 Specialized Courts
  29. Glossary
  30. References and Suggested Reading
  31. Case Index
  32. General Index