Criminal Law Handbook, The: Know Your Rights, Survive the System
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"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
The criminal justice system is complicated.
Understand it and your rights.
This book demystifies the complex rules and procedures of criminal law. It explains how the system works, why police, lawyers, and judges do what they do, and what suspects, defendants, and prisoners can expect. It also provides critical information on working with a lawyer.
In plain English, The Criminal Law Handbook covers:
search and seizure arrest, booking, and bail Miranda rights arraignment plea bargains trials sentencing common defenses working with defense attorneys constitutional rights juvenile court legal terms and definitions appeals public defenders victims’ rights
The 17th edition is completely updated, covering the latest in criminal law, including U.S. Supreme Court cases.
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