Book- Criminal Law Handbook, The: Know Your Rights, Survive the System 18th Edition

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The criminal justice system is complicated.

Understand it and your rights.

This book demystifies the complex rules and procedures of criminal law.

It explains how the system works, why police, lawyers, and judges do what they do, and what suspects, defendants, and prisoners can expect.

It also provides critical information on working with a lawyer.

In plain English, The Criminal Law Handbook covers:

Search and seizure

Arrest, booking, and bail

Miranda rights

Arraignment

Plea bargains

Trials

Sentencing

Common defenses

Working with defense attorneys

Constitutional rights

Juvenile court

Legal terms and definitions

Appeals

Public defenders

Victims’ rights

This edition is completely updated, covering the latest in criminal law, including U.S. Supreme Court cases.

656 pages.