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Summary
The best plain-English book on criminal law available!
The criminal justice system is a complex maze, full of confusing rules and procedures. Fortunately, you can turn to this book for clear and complete explanations.
The Criminal Law Handbook answers your questions about every part of a criminal case. Find out everything you’ve ever wanted to know about how the system works and why police, lawyers and judges do what they do. It covers:
- arrests
- booking
- preliminary hearings
- charges
- bail
- courts
- arraignment
- search and seizure
- defenses
- evidence
- trials
- plea bargains
- sentencing
- juveniles
- "crimespeak," the language commonly used in criminal statutes
- and much more
The 9th edition covers all of the latest Supreme Court cases and changes in criminal law.
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Press Reviews
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"This easy-to-understand book contains everything you need to know about criminal law. Indispensable for anyone who wants to understand exactly what goes on in a criminal case."
Roger Cossack,
Legal Analyst
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"Quite simply, this volume should be on everybody's bookshelf... Bergman and Berman-Barrett have created a guided tour of the criminal justice system -- intended both for the curious and for those who find themselves caught up in it."
The Crime & Punishment Guide,
About.com
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"Written for the average person who needs to know how to navigate the complex maze of the criminal justice system."
Freelance Writer's Report
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"An excellent and balanced guide to the state court criminal justice process..."
Library Journal
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"An easily navigated, plain-English resource for laypersons, including accused criminals and their families, victims and their families, and anyone looking for information about how the criminal justice system generally operates..."
Reference & Research Book News
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"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
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Customer Review
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This book was absolutely great! A.M.,
Wright, MO
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