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The most popular two Criminal Justice authors of the century have joined for a collaboration of excellence! Featuring a balanced and modern presentation, this book addresses the need for a volume that covers hot button issues as well as the basic structure of the court system and court process. Its up-to-date coveragehighlights several recent trends, such as the addition of Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court, advents in problem-solving courts, and technological innovations. Special sections feature court cases with lasting impact and stories of courts in the news. Written by a respected author team, the book gives a comprehensive look at the courts, their personnel and the context in which they operate.

SECTION 1: FOUNDATIONS

1. Legal Foundations

2. Who Controls the Courts?

SECTION 2: TYPES OF COURTS

3. Federal Courts

4. State Courts

5. Juvenile Courts

6. Specialized Courts

SECTION 3: THE PEOPLE INVOLVED

7. Judges

8. Prosecutors

9. Defense Attorneys

10. Defendants and Victims: Their Roles and Rights

SECTION 4: THE COURT PROCESS

11. Arrest and Beyond

12. Plea Bargaining and Guilty Pleas

13. The Jury and the Trial

14. Sentencing, Appeals, and Habeas Corpus

SECTION 5: CURRENT ISSUES AND THE FUTURE OF COURTS

15. Differential Treatment and Wrongful Convictions

16. Technology, Alternatives, and the Future

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Courts and Criminal Justice in America

Courts and Criminal Justice in America

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