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

The Criminal Law Handbook: Know Your Rights, Survive the System
by: Paul Bergman(Author),Sara J Berman(Author)
Publisher: NOLO
Publication Date: 30 Jan. 2024
Language: English
Print Length: 656 pages
ISBN-10: 1413331475
ISBN-13: 9781413331479
Book Description
"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' rightsThis edition is completely updated, covering the latest in criminal law, including U.S. Supreme Court cases."