[PDF] The Complete Idiots Guide To The Criminal Justice System eBook

Author : Robin Sax
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 10,97 MB
Release : 2009-10-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1101145080

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Learning about crime pays Most people watch television shows such as Law and Order and see a simplified version of the world of cops and courtrooms. In fact, the American criminal justice system is one of the most complex legal establishments in the world. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to the Criminal Justice System de-mystifies the complexity of the judicial establishment and the bureaucracy behind it in a clear, jargon-free and detailed portrait so that any citizen can understand how it works. • Public is highly interested in criminal investigations and trials • Also a useful resource for people planning to enter these fields • Includes detailed glossary of legal terms

Author : Robin Sax
Publisher : Alpha Books
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 30,51 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781592578849

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De- mystifies the complexity of the judicial establishment and the bureaucracy behind it in a clear, jargon-free and detailed portrait so that any citizen can understand how it works.

Author : Alan Axelrod
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 28,18 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780028643465

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This book is the ideal entry point to learning about criminal investigation and forensics, including both the theoretical and practical aspects of the ways society copes with, and the way law enforcement investigates, crime today.

Author : Alan Axelrod
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 40,78 MB
Release : 2007
Category : History
ISBN : 9781592576777

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Conduct an investigation into the world of forensic science. Understand why the law determines which evidence may or may not be used; discover just how accurate--or inaccurate-- lie detectors are; take a tour of a police crime lab; learn how insects and plants affect a cause-of-death analysis; note the similarities and differences in analyzing fibers and hairs, drugs, soil, glass, and firearms; examine the history behind fingerprinting; remember that an investigator's ultimate weapon is information.

Author : Bryan Gibson
Publisher : Waterside Press
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 47,28 MB
Release : 2014-03-31
Category : Law
ISBN : 1909976008

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The most straightforward overview available. Covers the entire criminal justice system. A ‘no frills’ explanation for beginners. This basic guide sets out the main components of the criminal justice system in an accessible way. Intended as a starting point for readers coming to the subject for the first time it is ideal for new staff, volunteers, first year students and other ‘rookies’: a short book of facts, explanations and pointers to further study. Chapters: 1. What is Crime? 2. What is Criminal Justice? 3. Who’s Who? 4. Modern Developments 5. The Police 6. The Criminal Courts in Action 7. Sentencing (including Probation Work) 8. Prisons and Imprisonment 9. Victims and Restorative Justice 10. Causes of Crime The book also features the Rule of Law, risk assessment, decision-making, forensic investigation, witnesses, surveillance, criminology, crime reduction strategies, border controls, penal reform and some international and historical dimensions. With a Glossary of Words, Phrases and Abbreviations.

Author : Ronald J. Waldron
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 546 pages
File Size : 18,85 MB
Release : 2017-07-27
Category : Law
ISBN : 1439852243

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The Criminal Justice System: An Introduction, Fifth Edition incorporates the latest developments in the field while retaining the basic organization of previous editions which made this textbook so popular. Exploring the police, prosecutors, courts, and corrections, including probation and parole, the book moves chronologically through the differen

Author : Tim Harper
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 23,74 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781592576272

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Introduces the Constitution of the United States, discussing topics such as its history and formation, the significance of the Bill of Rights and other amendments, and how it has been interpreted in the past and present.

Author : Tom Davidson
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 21,64 MB
Release : 2001
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9780028639512

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Covers creating a home security plan, assessing local public safety agencies, planning a budget, alarm systems, home survellience, and protecting a car.

Author : Frederick T. Davis
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 41,6 MB
Release : 2019-07-25
Category : Law
ISBN : 1108493203

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Provides a comprehensive, readable overview of how criminal justice actually works in the United States, and what makes US procedures distinctive and important.

Author : James Windell
Publisher :
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 30,87 MB
Release : 2015-12-31
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781634878043

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The American Criminal Justice System: A Concise Guide to Cops, Courts, Corrections, and Victims gives students an overview of the American version of justice. The book discusses the problems and challenges faced by the system and dispels some of the myths about criminal justice that students bring to class with them. The book addresses several specific aspect of criminal justice such as the law enforcement response to crime, the prosecution and the defense, sentencing, corrections, and alternatives, the experience of victims, and the future of criminal justice. Each chapter ends with a section entitled "For Your Consideration," which gives students additional information related to the topic, including important historical events, court cases, and useful websites and books. This section also lists movies and television shows which feature the aspects of the criminal justice system discussed in the chapter. The American Criminal Justice System is written for introductory courses in criminal justice. The book gives students specific factual information and an increased knowledge base. It successfully demonstrates that criminal justice is a fascinating field of study and that the criminal justice system touches lives in both dramatic and meaningful ways on a daily basis.