Criminal justice: Introductory cases and materials

This book, now in its sixth edition, has been in use for over three decades and has been used in hundreds of college and university courses.

"Criminal Justice" offers an introduction to the concept of crime, and presents the foundations of criminal liability and the justifications for punishment. The book also offers overviews of justice agencies, including police, prosecutors, defense attorneys, trial courts and juries, sentencing and corrections, and capital punishment.