Description
The Glossary is divided into ten chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the American criminal justice system. Chapter 1 provides an overview of the fundamental concepts and institutions of the American legal system. Chapter 2 discusses criminal law, including the different types of crimes, the defenses to criminal charges, and the sentencing and corrections process. Chapter 3 examines evidence, including the different types of evidence, the rules of evidence, and the hearsay rule. Chapter 4 discusses criminal procedure, including the arrest, search and seizure process, the pre-trial and trial process, and the post-conviction process.
Chapter 5 examines substantive criminal law, including the different types of crimes, the elements of each crime, and the defenses to each crime. Chapter 6 discusses criminal justice administration, including the law enforcement agencies, the prosecutors and the courts, the jails and prisons, and the community corrections system. Chapter 7 examines criminal justice ethics, including the ethical obligations of law enforcement officers, prosecutors, judges, and defense attorneys. Chapter 8 discusses criminal justice policy, including the different goals of criminal justice, the different types of criminal justice policies, and the effectiveness of criminal justice policies.
Chapter 9 examines criminal justice and the community, including the impact of crime on the community, the role of the community in crime prevention, and the role of the community in the criminal justice system. Chapter 10 examines comparative criminal justice, including the different criminal justice systems of different countries, the different approaches to criminal justice, and the different challenges facing criminal justice systems around the world.
This Glossary is intended to be a comprehensive overview of the American criminal justice system. It is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice. If you have any questions about the American criminal justice system, you should consult with an attorney.
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Language : English
Dimensions : 6 x 9 inches
Pages : 184 pages
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