Criminal Justice Procedure
- 7th Edition - May 7, 2010
- Latest edition
- Author: Bruce M. Carlson
- Language: English
This text explores the adversary system of criminal justice, tracing the steps that precede trial, as well as the trial process itself, providing insight into problems in the cr… Read more
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This text explores the adversary system of criminal justice, tracing the steps that precede trial, as well as the trial process itself, providing insight into problems in the criminal justice process, with U.S. Supreme Court cases adding impact and relevance. This edition provides added detail on the challenge of dealing with terrorist suspects as well as legal issues related to legislation such as the USA Patriot Act.
- Each chapter includes outline, key terms and concepts.
- Contains glossary, selected provisions of the U.S. Constitution, and a table of cases appearing in the text.
1. An Overview of Criminal Justice in America
2. Arrest, Appearance and Preliminary Hearing
3. Bail
4. The Charging Instrument: Indictment or Information
5. Guilty Pleas
6. Criminal Trial
7. Sentencing, Crime and Corrections
8. Appeals and Habeas Corpus
9. Special Problems: Location of Trial and Double Jeopardy
10. Miscellaneous Proceedings: Juvenile Justice, Misdemeanor Trials, Damage Suits Against Police, Prisoner Rights
11. The Adversary System
- Edition: 7
- Latest edition
- Published: May 7, 2010
- Language: English
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Bruce M. Carlson
Dr. Carlson serves as Professor Emeritus of Anatomy in the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology in the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor. Dr. Carlson is the author of more than fifteen book publications including several books published by Elsevier (Human Embryology and Developmental Biology 1-5/e, Principles of Regenerative Biology, repurposed embryology and physiology texts for Elsevier’s digital Reference Module in Biomedical Sciences in 2014).
Dr. Carlson has served as president of the American Association of Anatomists, and president of the Association of Anatomy, Cell Biology, and Neurobiology Chairpersons. Additional honors include the AAAS Newcomb-Cleveland Prize, membership in the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences, and the Henry Gray Award of the American Association of Anatomists. An accomplished teacher, Dr. Carlson has received both the Elizabeth Crosby Teaching Award and the Kaiser-Permanente Teaching Award from the University of Michigan Medical School.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor Emeritus of Anatomy, Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, University of Michigan Medical School, USA