Criminal Law Handbook, The: Know Your Rights, Survive the System

by Paul Bergman J.D., Sara J. Berman J.D.

The criminal justice system is complicated.  Understand it and your rights. This book demystifies the complex rules and procedures of criminal law. It explains how the system works, why police, lawyers, and judges do what they do, and what suspects, defendants, and prisoners can expect. It also provides critical information on working with a lawyer. In plain English, The Criminal Law Handbook This edition is completely updated, covering the latest in criminal law, including U.S. Supreme Court cases.

Genres: Law, Nonfiction, Reference, Research, Legal, Family

656 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1997

Reviews

[John Weibull · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great book explaining your rights if you were to be charged with a crime, or if the police are harassing you...

[Terrance · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very good review of the criminal law system. For those entering your first or second year of law school, when criminal law and evidence is two courses you'll be taking, this is a good quick tutorial or even a brush up on the matter. Because criminal law and procedure can be very complex at times, this is a good book to read to make sure you aren't breaking any laws either. :)

[nathaniel · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm prepared.