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

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 covers:
search and seizurearrest, booking, and bailMiranda rightsarraignmentplea bargainstrialssentencingcommon defensesworking with defense attorneysconstitutional rightsjuvenile courtlegal terms and definitionsappealspublic defendersvictims' rightsThis edition is completely updated, covering the latest in criminal law, including U.S. Supreme Court cases.