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In the first book of its kind, veteran Nolo authors Bergman and Berman-Barrett answer the questions that come up in every part of a criminal case, from police searches and arrest to probation and parole. For anyone who comes face to face with the criminal justice system, this is the place to turn for answers. No other resource available for lay people is as comprehensive or clear in explaining exactly what goes on in criminal cases. In an easy-to-follow question-and-answer format, it covers: talking to police, searches and seizures, drunk driving, arrests, booking, bail, criminal defense lawyers, lineups, preliminary hearings, trials, plea bargains, common defenses, evidence, sentencing and much more.
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What happens when someone is accused of a crime? How are they charged? How do plea bargains work? What happens in court? This easy-to-follow book answers these questions and others, explaining exactly what goes on in a criminal case. Illustrations.
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The best plain-English book on criminal law available The criminal justice system is a complex maze, full of confusing rules and procedures. Fortunately, you can turn to this book for clear and complete explanations. The Criminal Law Handbook answers your questions about every part of a criminal case. Find out everything you've ever wanted to know about how the system works and why police, lawyers and judges do what they do. It covers arrests, booking, preliminary hearings, charges, bail, courts, arraignment, search and seizure, defenses, evidence, trials, plea bargains, sentencing, juveniles, crimespeak -- the language commonly used in criminal statutes, and much more