Answers questions about the criminal court system, discussing the roles of lawyers, police, and judges, and covering such topics as bail, preliminary hearings, evidence, lineups, and sentencing

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

BERGMAN, PAUL

Berman-Barrett, Sara J.

Criminal Law

Nolo

Do you know what happens when you are accused of a crime? How you are charged? How plea bargains work? What happens in court? Anyone who needs answers to these questions -- people accused of a crime, victims of crime, their families and friends, witnesses and those who want to know how the system works -- can turn to a plain-English legal book for the information they need.The easy-to-follow, question-and-answer format covers: · arrests and 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 The 7th edition covers all of the latest changes in criminal law and Supreme Court cases, including a new section on white-collar crime. It also includes new information about capital punishment, imprisonment data and bail.

Law Practice

For people dealing with a personal injury claim, a landlord-tenant dispute, a small business scrape or any of the dozens of other possible legal muddles, this book points the way through the complex court system. The book also ncludes a chapter dealing with the specifics of handling a divorce, child custody or child support action.Written in plain English, Represent Yourself in Court breaks down the trial process into easy-to-understand steps so that you can act as your own lawyer -- safely and efficiently. Veteran attorneys Bergman and Berman-Barrett tell you what to say, how to say it, even where to stand when you address the judge and jury.Armed with the simple but thorough instructions in Represent Yourself in Court, you can be heard and taken seriously in any courtroom. Readers learn how to: „X file court papers „X handle depositions and interrogatories „X comply with courtroom procedures „X pick a jury „X prepare your evidence and line up witnesses „X present your opening statement and closing argument „X cross-examine hostile witnesses „X understand and apply rules of evidence „X locate, hire and effectively use expert witnesses „X make and respond to your opponent's objections „X get limited help from an attorney on an as-needed basis „X monitor the work of an attorney if you decide to hire one Whether you are a plaintiff or a defendant, this book will help you confidently handle a divorce, personal injury case, landlord/tenant dispute, breach of contract, small business dispute or any other civil lawsuit.

Represent Yourself In Court: How to Prepare & Try a Winning Case

Guerin, Lisa

Rules & Procedures

Do you know what happens when you are accused of a crime? How you are charged? How plea bargains work? What happens in court? With The Criminal Law Handbook, you can learn exactly what goes on in a criminal case. The easy-to-follow, question-and-answer format covers: § search and seizure § drunk driving § arrests, booking and bail § criminal defense lawyers § lineups § preliminary hearings and trials § plea bargains § sentencing § juvenile courts § "crimespeak, the language commonly used in criminal statutes.Anyone who needs answers to these questions -- people accused of a crime, victims of crime, their families and friends, witnesses and those who want to know how the system works -- can turn to a plain-English legal book for the information they need.

Criminal Law Handbook: Know Your Rights, Survive the System

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 The 9th edition covers all of the latest Supreme Court cases and changes in criminal law.

Prepare and present a winning civil court case! Written in plain English, Represent Yourself in Court breaks down the trial process into easy-to-understand steps so that you can act as your own lawyer -- safely and efficiently. Find out what to say, how to say it, even where to stand when you address the judge and jury. Armed with these simple but thorough instructions, you'll be well prepared to achieve good results, without the cost of an attorney. Find out how to: 
<li> file court papers 
</li>
<li> handle depositions and interrogatories 
</li>
<li>comply with courtroom procedures 
</li>
<li> pick a jury 
</li>
<li> prepare your evidence and line up witnesses 
</li>
<li> present your opening statement and closing argument 
</li>
<li> cross-examine hostile witnesses 
</li>
<li> understand and apply rules of evidence 
</li>
<li> locate, hire and effectively use expert witnesses 
</li>
<li> make and respond to your opponent's objections 
</li>
<li> get limited help from an attorney as needed 
</li>
<li> monitor the work of an attorney if you decide to hire one Whether you are a plaintiff or a defendant, this book will help you confidently handle a divorce, personal injury case, landlord/tenant dispute, breach of contract, small business dispute or any other civil lawsuit. The 6th edition is completely updated to include the latest rules and court procedures and more sample documents to help guide you through your case.</li>

Represent Yourself in Court: How to Prepare & Try a Winning Case

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

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

Represent Yourself In Court: How to Prepare & Try a Winning Case

Criminal Law Handbook: Know Your Rights, Survive the System

Criminal Law Handbook: Know Your Rights, Survive the System

Represent Yourself in Court: How to Prepare & Try a Winning Case