Criminal Law & Procedure for the Paralegal: A Systems Approach

This comprehensive book explores the role of the paralegal in criminal law. It places the reader in a law office setting and provides sample cases that track through the system. Readers work through a criminal case from intake interviews through sentencing and appeal, while performing the tasks required of a criminal law paralegal. The book's unique perspective offers insight for anyone interested in the paralegal's role in criminal law. ALSO AVAILABLE - INSTRUCTOR'S SUPPLEMENT: Instructor's Guide (ISBN# 0-7668-1966-). Call Customer Support to Order.

James McCord is an experienced trial attorney in criminal law, professor at the University of Wisconsin Law School, and a member of the Wisconsin and Kentucky Bar Associations. He is the author of several books and articles on the paralegal profession and practice and is a frequent speaker at legal conferences. Mr. McCord is Past President of the American Association for Paralegal Education, a former member of the American Bar Association Legal Assistant Program Approval Commission, and is included in "Who's Who in Law."