The American Courts: A Procedural Approach

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Jones & Bartlett Learning, Apr 21, 2011 - Law - 338 pages
Courtrooms are often lively places, and what occurs in them has a profound impact on the functioning of our democracy. The American Courts – A Procedural Approach offers readers a thorough understanding of the United States court system by exploring the procedural aspects of the law. The rules of both criminal and civil procedure, how they are applied, and their influence on decision-making in the courts are thoroughly examined. This text is ideal for undergraduate and introductory graduate criminal justice, legal studies, and government programs.
 

Contents

Section I Courts in America
1
Section II Courts at Work
73
Section III Civil Law and Procedure in the Courts
195
Section IV Criminal Law and Procedure in the Courts
245
Section V The Changing American Courts
299
Glossary
319
Index
329
Photo Credits
338
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Dr. Jeffrey Jenkins earned his law degree at the University of New Mexico School of Law, and his Doctorate in Educational Statistics and Measurement at Rutgers University. Dr. Jenkins also earned the M.A. in English Literature from the Bread Loaf School of English at Middlebury College. He practiced law in large and small firms for over a decade, and presently teaches courts, criminal law, research methods, and statistics in the School of Justice Studies at Roger Williams University. He also directs the graduate program in criminal justice.

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