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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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Criminal law books are usually for lawyers. Not this one. It is the preeminent overview of the criminal justice system for consumers. It’s for anyone interested in the criminal justice system, from those personally involved in it to those who simply want to understand it. It’s the perfect gift for friends who love CSI and Law & Order, or the popular podcast Serial. It’s one of two Nolo books to appear in a movie (Teaching Mrs. Tingle w/ Helen Mirren (1999).
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.
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