Criminal Law and Procedure for the Paralegal
- ISBN-10
- 1111309043
- ISBN-13
- 9781111309046
- Series
- Criminal Law and Procedure for the Paralegal
- Pages
- 672
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011-03-04
- Authors
- James W. H. McCord, Sandra L. McCord, C. Suzanne Bailey
Description
CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE FOR THE PARALEGAL: A SYSTEMS APPROACH, International Edition equips readers with a solid understanding of the principles of criminal law as well as the skills for daily practice in a law office. Thorough yet succinct, the student-friendly text presents material in a clear, logical, outline format. It also provides many opportunities for students to apply both critical thinking and law-office practice skills. The text enriches learning by providing insights into crime, punishment, criminal justice standards for prosecution, defense, and the court, and the competing policies behind the law and judicial decisions. The unique "systems folder" approach enables students to build an impressive practice system of topically arranged forms, legal principles, rules, checklists, and other materials. The text delivers an excellent blend of theory with practice—giving students a strong foundation to build on.
