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Criminal courts : a contemporary perspective / Craig Hemmens, David C. Brody, Cassia C. Spohn

Author
Hemmens, Craig (Craig Thomas), 1960-
Published
Los Angeles : Sage, [2010]
Copyright Date
©2010
Physical Description
xix, 499 pages : illustrations, map ; 23 cm
Additional Creators
Brody, David C. and Spohn, Cassia

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Contents
The purpose and structure of American courts -- Introduction: Law and the judicial function -- Sources of law -- Types of law -- Court organization and structure -- Courtroom actors and the courtroom workgroup -- Prosecutors -- Defense attorneys -- Judges -- The jury -- Court processes -- Pretrial procedures -- The criminal trial -- Sentencing -- The appellate process -- Specialized courts.
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ISBN
9781412979566 (pbk.)
1412979560 (pbk.)
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
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