This text covers the American criminal courts and judicial process using a sequential approach�following law
violators from arrest to conviction and sentencing. Each chapter examines the roles that law enforcement agencies,
courts and correctional departments play in the process. Illustrations, court documents and cases help make procedures
more real and concrete. Fully updated in this edition, the book features the latest on courtroom evidence, new
Supreme Court decisions and more information on victims� rights and programs. For courses in Judicial Process,
Criminal Courts, Criminal Procedure, Introduction to Courts, and Judicial Procedures and Practices.
Table of Contents
1. Historical Development of Law and the Justice System 2. Search and Seizure 3. Arrest and Custody 4. Initial Appearance 5. Pretrial Proceedings 6. Place and Time of Trial 7. Trial 8. Confrontation and Assistance of Counsel 9. Pretrial Motions, Hearings, and Plea Negotiations 10. Courtroom Evidence 11. Trial: Roles of Major Participants 12. Jury 13. Trial Procedure 14. Instructions and Deliberation of the Jury 15. The Verdict and Appeals 16. Sentencing 17. Collateral Proceedings 18. Victims' Rights Appendix A: Outline of Trial Procedure Appendix B: Motion for the Production and Inspection of Evidence and Information that May Lead to Evidence Glossary Index Subject Index Case Index
