Case and Court Preparation in Criminal Law
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©2025, 308 pages
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Case and Court Preparation in Criminal Law provides readers with an in-depth look into the multifaceted aspects of the United States' criminal justice system. The text equips future legal professionals with the knowledge base they need to effectively and competently prepare for court proceedings.
The book explores the constitutional foundations and the roles of various participants within the system, including judges, magistrates, prosecutors, court clerks, defense attorneys, defendants, witnesses, probation officers, and parole officers. It offers insights into the categorization of criminal offenses alongside the intricacies involved in the arrest, identification, and interaction with suspects.
Readers examine evidence collection, discussing both search warrant protocol and warrantless search exceptions. The text also probes the finer points of self-incrimination, confessions, and diverse pretrial procedures. Further exploration includes the adversarial proceeding, detailing the trial process, burden of proof, and the utilization of courtroom technology. It thoroughly examines the rights of defendants and victims during a trial, posttrial proceedings, and the available avenues following a conviction, including appeals and habeas corpus.
Case and Court Preparation in Criminal Law is an exemplary resource for courses and programs in criminal justice, especially those with emphasis on judicial procedure and criminal law.
The book explores the constitutional foundations and the roles of various participants within the system, including judges, magistrates, prosecutors, court clerks, defense attorneys, defendants, witnesses, probation officers, and parole officers. It offers insights into the categorization of criminal offenses alongside the intricacies involved in the arrest, identification, and interaction with suspects.
Readers examine evidence collection, discussing both search warrant protocol and warrantless search exceptions. The text also probes the finer points of self-incrimination, confessions, and diverse pretrial procedures. Further exploration includes the adversarial proceeding, detailing the trial process, burden of proof, and the utilization of courtroom technology. It thoroughly examines the rights of defendants and victims during a trial, posttrial proceedings, and the available avenues following a conviction, including appeals and habeas corpus.
Case and Court Preparation in Criminal Law is an exemplary resource for courses and programs in criminal justice, especially those with emphasis on judicial procedure and criminal law.
Leona Harrison is an attorney whose practice has been in criminal law since 1998. She has been to numerous crime scenes and witnessed hundreds of witness interviews. She has also tried hundreds of criminal cases over the last 25 years. She has taught various courses in criminal law and procedure at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including criminal law, criminal courts, case and court preparation, contemporary criminal justice issues, sex crimes investigation and prosecution, legal issues, and applied ethics.
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