The criminal law handbook
Subtitle: know your rights, survive the system
By: by Paul Bergman & Sara J. Berman
Contributors: Berman-Barrett, Sara J., 1964-; Nolo (Firm)
Edition: 12th ed.
Publisher: Nolo; NOLO
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Berkeley, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 652
ISBN-13: 9781413316209
Subjects: Criminal procedure; Popular works
Description: Answers questions about the criminal court system, discussing the roles of lawyers, police, and judges, and covering such topics as bail, preliminary hearings, evidence, lineups, and sentencing.
Notes: Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: 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: How the criminal justice system works; title: Juvenile courts and procedures; title: Prisoners' rules; title: Looking up the law.