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

Bergman, Paul; Berman Sara J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 141332178X ISBN 13: 9781413321784

Publisher: Nolo, 2015

Synopsis

The criminal justice system is complicated—Understand it and your rights <br><br>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. <br><br>In plain English, <i>The Criminal Law Handbook</i> covers: <br><li>search and seizure<br></li><li>arrest, booking, and bail<br></li><li>Miranda<br></li><li>arraignment<br></li><li>plea bargains<br></li><li>trials <br></li><li>sentencing<br></li><li>working with defense attorneys<br></li><li>common defenses<br></li><li>constitutional rights<br></li><li>juvenile court<br></li><li>preliminary hearings<br></li><li>appeals<br></li><li>public defenders<br><br>This edition is completely updated, covering the latest in criminal law, including U.S. Supreme Court cases.</li>

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Review

"An excellent and balanced guide to the state court criminal justice process..." Library Journal "This easy-to-understand book contains everything you need to know about criminal law." Roger Cossack, Legal Analyst "A well written, helpful guide for laypersons interested in their legal rights--straightforward, non-intimidating and informative." Laurie Levenson, Associate Dean, Loyola School of Law

About the Author

Paul Bergman is a Professor of Law at the UCLA School of Law and a recipient of a University Distinguished Teaching Award. His recent books include Reel Justice: The Courtroom Goes to the Movies (Andrews & McMeel); Trial Advocacy: Inferences, Arguments, Techniques (with Moore and Binder, West Publishing Co.) and Represent Yourself In Court and The Criminal Law Handbook (both with Berman, Nolo). He has also published numerous articles in law journals and regularly gives presentations on how law and lawyers are portrayed in film.

Edition details

• Publisher: Nolo
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 141332178X
• ISBN 13: 9781413321784
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 656