Criminal Courts: A Contemporary Perspective
- ISBN-10
- 1071833871
- ISBN-13
- 9781071833872
- Series
- Criminal Courts
- Category
- Social Science
- Pages
- 568
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2022-01-25
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications
- Authors
- Craig Hemmens, Cassia Spohn, David C. Brody
Description
Comprehensive and engaging, Criminal Courts: A Contemporary Perspective, supports student understanding by exploring all aspects of courts and related areas which are crucial to the criminal justice system. Written by three nationally recognized experts in the field, this text examines court structure, courtroom actors, trial and appeal process, and in addition, judicial decision making, specialized courts, and comparative court systems. By presenting up-to-date key cases, data, and current controversial discussions such as the death penalty or legalization of cannabis, this 5th edition provides students with opportunities to view topics from the perspectives of the participants involved in the process and take a position on the issue that is raised.
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