Textbook with exercises. Includes glossary. Includes index.
Contents:
Part 1. Criminal trials -- An overview of the criminal process -- Essential elements of crimes -- Crimes against the person -- Crimes involving property -- Other crimes -- Defenses to crimes -- Arrests and the privilege against self-incrimination -- Searches -- The right to counsel -- Beginning a criminal case -- The right to a fair trial -- Double jeopardy and cruel and unusual punishment -- Acquittals, convictions, and appeals -- Part 2. Civil trials -- Common types of civil cases -- An overview of civil litigation -- Resolving a case outside of court -- Jurisdiction and remedies -- Beginning a case in court -- Information gathering -- Pretrial matters -- Preparing for trial -- The trial process -- After the trial.
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