The Criminal Law Handbook: Know Your Rights, Survive the System

"Summary
The best plain-English book on criminal law available!
The criminal justice system is a complex maze, full of confusing rules and procedures. Fortunately, you can turn to this book for clear and complete explanations.
The Criminal Law Handbook answers your questions about every part of a criminal case. Find out everything youve ever wanted to know about how the system works and why police, lawyers and judges do what they do. It covers:
arrests
booking
preliminary hearings
charges
bail
courts
arraignment
search and seizure
defenses
evidence
trials
plea bargains
sentencing
juveniles
""crimespeak,"" the language commonly used in criminal statutes
and much more
The 8th edition covers all of the latest Supreme Court cases and changes in criminal law.
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