The criminal law handbook
Subtitle: know your rights, survive the system
By: Paul Bergman, J.D. & Sara J. Berman, J.D.
Contributors: Berman-Barrett, Sara J., 1964- author; Nolo (Firm)
Edition: 15th edition.
Publisher: NOLO
Published: 2018
Language: eng
Number of pages: 642
ISBN-13: 9781413324709
Subjects: Criminal procedure; Popular works
Other titles: Know your rights, survive the system
Description: This book explains how the system works, why police, lawyers, and judges do what they do, and -- most important -- the options for suspects, defendants, and victims. It also provides critical information on working with a lawyer.
Notes: "Fifteenth edition -- January 2018" -- Title page verso.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction: A walk-through of the case of State v. Andrea Davidson, a fictional robbery prosecution; title: Talking to the police; title: Search and seizure; title: Arrest: When it happens, what it means; title: Eyewitness identification: Psychology and procedures; title: Booking and bail: Checking in and out of jail; title: From suspect to defendant; title: Criminal defense lawyers; title: Understanding the attorney-client relationship in a criminal case; title: A walk through criminal court; title: Arraignments; title: Developing the defense strategy; title: Crimespeak: Understanding the language of criminal laws; title: Defensespeak: Common defenses to criminal charges; title: Discovery: Exchanging information with the prosecution; title: Investigating the facts; title: Preliminary hearings; title: Fundamental trial rights of the defense; title: Basic evidence rules in criminal trials; title: Motions and their role in criminal cases; title: Plea bargains: How most criminal cases end; title: The trial process; title: Sentencing; title: Appeals; title: Victims and victims' rights; title: The system at work: DUI laws and processes; title: Juvenile courts and procedures; title: Prisoners' rules.