Criminal Courts: A Contemporary Perspective

By Craig Hemmens, David C. Brody, Cassia C. Spohn, et al.

Book Overview

"This is a well written, well arranged, and a very informative book. It will definitely be an asset to students taking this course." --Emil Moldovan, M.P.A., Radford University Written by three nationally recognized experts in the field, Criminal Courts: A Contemporary Perspective explores all conventional topics (court structure, courtroom actors, and the trial and appeals process) as well as others seldom covered, such as specialty courts and the goals and functions of the law. This comprehensive and accessible approach allows instructors to cover all the "standard" material and offers the option to add selections they consider interesting and relevant to their particular course. This text will provide students with an understanding of the foundational concepts and enable them to hold a detailed discussion about the criminal courts system and the participants involved. Packed with contemporary examples and new pedagogical tools, the Third Edition has been thoroughly revised with the most up-to-date content and resources to give students a more comprehensive understanding of the criminal courts system. Additional instructor resources and study tools can be found online at study.sagepub.com/hemmens3e.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1506306578
• ISBN13: 9781506306575
• Release Date: January 2016
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
• Length: 536 Pages
• Weight: 2.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.3" x 9.1"