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Key features of "Criminal Courts: Structure, Process, and Issues" include: Concise synopsis of the history of American courts, featuring the judicial system and key courtroom actors Up-to-date box materials supplementing text, featuring key issues and relevant themes of different aspects of court procedures Comprehensive discussion of pretrial procedures, motions, bases for appeals, and alternatives to criminal prosecution, including alternative dispute resolution, pretrial diversion, and restorative justice Extensive coverage and comparison of state and federal court systems Comprehensive discussion of juvenile courts, juvenile rights, and the juvenile justice process Detailed discussion of key courtroom actors, including prosecutors, defense counsels, and judges, and how each are elected or appointed Comprehensive discussion of plea bargaining, plea bargaining controversies and ethical considerations, and plea bargaining bans in different jurisdictions Complete discussion of the jury system in the United States, including jury selection, jury deliberations, and jury issues including jury nullification, use of jury consultants, and juror misconduct Complete discussion of the trial process, including opening and closing arguments, examination and cross-examination, and other aspects of presentation of testimony and evidence Comprehensive discussion of American courts, their interplay with the media, and how the media have changed courtroom procedures Extensive discussion of key federal and state cases concerning court actions and defendants' rights Discussion of majorsentencing systems, including indeterminate, determinate, mandatory, and guideline-based or presumptive sentencing Ancillaries include test bank, comprehensive glossary, and bibliography Questions for review at chapter ends, including listings of key terms featured, and suggested readings for further student inquiry

ISBN-13

9780137803880

ISBN-10

0137803885

Weight

1.90 Pounds

Dimensions

1.25 x 7.00 x 9.25 In

List Price

$100.60

Edition

1st Edition

Format

Hardcover

Language

English

Pages

496 pages

Publisher

Prentice Hall

Published On

2001-07-11



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