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
Edition: 14th edition.
Publisher: NOLO
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 656
ISBN-13: 9781413321784
Subjects: Criminal procedure; Popular works
Notes: "August 2015"--Title page verso.

Previous edition: 2013.

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.