Criminal courts : a contemporary perspective /: a contemporary perspective. ([2017])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Craig Hemmens, David C. Brody, Cassia Spohn.
• Authors: Hemmens, Craig; Brody, David C; Spohn, Cassia
• Contents: Preface; Acknowledgments; SECTION I: The Purpose and Structure of American Courts; CHAPTER 1: Introduction: Law and the Judicial Function; Why Study Courts?; What Is Law?; The Code of Hammurabi; Two Opposing Perspectives: Consus and Conflict; What Is the Relationship of Law to Justice?; The Rule of Law; Justice, the Law, and Packer’s Models of Criminal Justice; Judicial Functions; How Judges “Make Law”; Development of the Common-Law System; The Role of Courts in the Criminal Justice System; CHAPTER 2: Sources of Law; Sources of Law; Sources of Individual Rights; Due Process and the 14th Amendment; Standard of Review; Incorporation of the Bill of Rights Into the 14th Amendment; CHAPTER 3: Types of Law; Types of Law: Criminal and Civil; CHAPTER 4: Court Organization and Structure; Jurisdiction; The Structure and Jurisdiction of U.S. Courts; A Brief Historical Overview; Federal Courts; State Courts; Court Actors; Overview of the Criminal Process; CHAPTER 5: Specialized Courts; Problem-Solving Courts; Drug Treatment Courts; Domestic Violence Courts; Other Problem-Solving Courts; Juvenile Courts; SECTION II: Courtroom Actors and the Courtroom Workgroup; CHAPTER 6: Prosecutors; Historical Evolution of the American Prosecutor; The Federal Prosecutor; State Prosecutors; The Prosecutor’s Duties; Assistant Prosecutors at Work; The Expansion of the Prosecutor’s Discretionary Power; Prosecutorial Ethics and Misconduct; Community Prosecution; CHAPTER 7: Defense Attorneys; Defense Attorney’s Role in the Criminal Justice System; Historical Development of the Right to Counsel; Indigent Defense Systems; Private Versus Appointed Counsel: Which Is Better?; Effective Assistance of Counsel; Ethics and Lawyer-Client Relationships; Realities of Being a Defense Attorney; CHAPTER 8: Judges; Roles and Duties of Judges; Judicial Selection; Judicial Socialization and Development; Judicial Accountability and Judicial Independence; Judicial Performance Evaluations; Accountability for Judicial Misconduct; CHAPTER 9: Criminal Defendants and Crime Victims; Criminal Defendants; Victims and the Criminal Courts; CHAPTER 10: The Jury; History of Jury Trials; The Role of the Jury; Limits on the Right to Trial by Jury; Jury Size and Unanimity Requirements; The Selection of Jurors; Reforms to the Jury System; Jury Nullification; SECTION III: Court Processes; CHAPTER 11: Pretrial Procedures; Arrest; Booking; The Charging Decision; Information; Indictment; Initial Appearance; Arraignment; Discovery; Pretrial Motions; Plea Bargaining; Jury Selection; CHAPTER 12: The Criminal Trial; Opening Statements; The Presentation of Evidence; Calling Witnesses; Evidence and Rules of Evidence; Closing Arguments; Instructing the Jury; Jury Deliberations and Verdict; CHAPTER 13: Sentencing; The Goals of Sentencing; The Judge’s Options at Sentencing; How Do Judges Decide? Modeling the Sentencing Process; CHAPTER 14: The Appellate Process; Appealing to a Higher Court; The Appellate Courts; The “Right” to Appeal; The Writ of Habeas Corpus; How Do Appellate Courts Decide?; Glossary; References/Future Reading; Case Index; General Index; About the Authors;
• Edition: 3rd edition
• Publisher Details: Los Angeles : SAGE
• Publication Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations
• Subjects: 345.7301; Criminal justice, Administration of -- United States; Law enforcement -- United States; Criminal courts -- United States
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781506306599; 9781506306575
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
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