The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Criminal Justice System
A Guided Tour of America's Legal System
1st Edition
Published on 6. October 2009
336 pages
978-0-241-88365-5 (ISBN)
Description
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 (R) 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
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 (R) 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
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
College/higher education
File size
0,94 MB
ISBN-13
978-0-241-88365-5 (9780241883655)
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Robin Sax is a former Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney who specialized in prosecuting sex crimes against children. For over fifteen years Robin has prosecuted some of the most despicable defendants who committed the most heinous crimes.
Robin has written six books that draw upon her vast experience as a sex-crimes prosecutor, legal commentator, child advocate and parenting expert.
Robin has written six books that draw upon her vast experience as a sex-crimes prosecutor, legal commentator, child advocate and parenting expert.
