Fundamentals Of Criminal Justice

Author : Steven E. Barkan
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1449636012
Total Pages : 623 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fundamentals of Criminal Justice: A Sociological View written by Steven E. Barkan and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2011-01-28 with total page 623 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The criminal justice system is a key social institution pertinent to the lives of citizens everywhere. Fundamentals of Criminal Justice: A Sociological View, Second Edition provides a unique social context to explore and explain the nature, impact, and significance of the criminal justice system in everyday life. This introductory text examines important sociological issues including class, race, and gender inequality, social control, and organizational structure and function.

Author : Daniel E. Hall
Publisher : SAGE Publications
ISBN 13 : 1071811681
Total Pages : 452 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fundamentals of Criminal Law written by Daniel E. Hall and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2022-05-16 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fundamentals of Criminal Law: Caught in the Act offers an accessible, comprehensive and contemporary survey of the field. With a focus on the current state of the law and contemporary problems that matter to students, the material is presented in a meaningful and conversational tone designed to pique curiosity and foster critical thinking.

Author : Stephen S. Owen
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 9780190855628
Total Pages : 528 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Foundations of Criminal Justice written by Stephen S. Owen and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2019-07-15 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is law? What is deviance? What is justice? How is justice achieved through law, punishment, and criminal justice agencies? Now in its third edition, Foundations of Criminal Justice uses a unique approach that provides students with the framework and the intellectual tools that they will need in order to critically analyze and evaluate the nature, sources, scope, purposes, and practical limitations of the criminal justice system. This is the only introductory survey text that moves beyond a description of the criminal justice system, helping students understand the role of criminal justice in their lives as criminal justice practitioners and as active citizens.

Author : Charles E. O'Hara
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1008 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fundamentals of Criminal Investigation written by Charles E. O'Hara and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 1008 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Andrew Simester
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0198853149
Total Pages : 537 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fundamentals of Criminal Law written by Andrew Simester and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2021-02-04 with total page 537 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the philosophical underpinnings of the law's major doctrines concerning actus reus, mens rea, and defences, showing that they are not always driven by culpability but are grounded also in principles of moral responsibility, ascriptive responsibility, and wrongdoing.

Author : Thomas E. Eimermann
Publisher : Aspen Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1543822320
Total Pages : 837 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fundamentals of Criminal Practice written by Thomas E. Eimermann and published by Aspen Publishing. This book was released on 2020-02-02 with total page 837 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fundamentals of Criminal Law and Procedure for Paralegals focuses on providing the skills and knowledge students need to function effectively in careers related to criminal law. From investigation and discovery, to trial and sentencing, this text traces every step of the way through five hypothetical criminal cases that illustrate procedure, raise discussion questions, and engage students in skill-building exercises. Realistic and practical, the text engages students with discussions of the criminal justice system, the role of police and lawyers, the basic principles of criminal law, constitutional limitations, and trial procedures. New to the Second Edition: The book now covers Legal Defenses before Discovery and Disclosure, more accurately reflecting real world practice. Expanded coverage on the handling of cases involving driving under the influence, police officers’ use of excessive force, sexual offenses, and diversion programs offered by specialized courts. New Chapter 15 on Related Proceedings, covering Collateral Remedies, Clemency, Removing and Limiting Access to Criminal Records, Recovery of Seized Assets and Challenging Summary Suspensions of Driver’s Licenses. Revisions to make the text even more accessible to students, with learning objectives in every chapter and carefully edited discussions of key concepts. The title of the book has been changed to more accurately reflect the content of the book. Professors and students will benefit from: A logical three-part organization: Criminal Law: The criminal justice system, principles of criminal law, and types of criminal offenses Criminal Procedure: From commission of the offense to plea bargaining Criminal Procedure: Trials and their aftermath An emphasis on the role of paralegals, lawyers, and law enforcement in criminal cases Five hypothetical cases woven throughout the text that illustrate procedure, raise discussion questions, and offer opportunities for research exercises Coverage of both white collar and “street crime,” from both state and federal perspectives Excerpts from statutes, court opinions, investigative reports, and pleadings Strong pedagogy, including discussion questions, application exercises, marginal definitions, and end-of-chapter review questions. Assignments that mirror the tasks a paralegal would perform in a prosecutor or defense counsel’s office

Author : Daniel P. Mears
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1107193702
Total Pages : 371 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fundamentals of Criminological and Criminal Justice Inquiry written by Daniel P. Mears and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2019-02-14 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fundamental introduction on how to think about, do, and evaluate research in the criminology and criminal justice field.

Author : Ronet D. Bachman
Publisher : SAGE Publications
ISBN 13 : 1506359566
Total Pages : 766 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fundamentals of Research in Criminology and Criminal Justice written by Ronet D. Bachman and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2016-12-19 with total page 766 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fundamentals of Research in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Fourth Edition introduces students to the multifaceted subject of research methods and shows them why research is important in the field of criminology and criminal justice. This brief version of Ronet Bachman and Russell K. Schutt’s successful textbook (The Practice of Research in Criminology and Criminal Justice) simplifies complex concepts with real-world research examples found in everyday experiences in the criminology and criminal justice professions. The thoroughly updated Fourth Edition of this bestseller reflects the most recent developments in research methods, including the use of big data, increased coverage of crime mapping, evidence-based and web-based research, along with the most current research examples impacting the field. This is an excellent introductory text for undergraduate research courses, and is ideal for students who want to understand how and why criminal justice research is done to become critical consumers of research.

Author : Adam J. McKee
Publisher : Booklocker.com
ISBN 13 : 9781634912631
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Criminal Justice written by Adam J. McKee and published by Booklocker.com. This book was released on 2016-03-20 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an overview of the criminal justice system of the United States. It is intended to provide the introductory student a concise yet balanced introduction to the workings of the legal system as well as policing, courts, corrections, and juvenile justice. Six chapters, each divided into five sections, provide the reader a consistent, comfortable format as well as providing the instructor with a consistent framework for ease of instructional design.

Author : Daniel E. Hall
Publisher : SAGE Publications
ISBN 13 : 1071811703
Total Pages : 574 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fundamentals of Criminal Law written by Daniel E. Hall and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2022-04-14 with total page 574 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fundamentals of Criminal Law: Caught in the Act offers an accessible, comprehensive and contemporary survey of the field. With a focus on the current state of the law and on contemporary problems that matter to students, all presented in way that piques curiosity and interest, this book will cover topics such as hate crime, free speech, human trafficking, firearms possession and use, self-defense, cybercrime, and Internet stalking. Author Daniel E. Hall has written engaging content to help students think critically about how criminal acts are defined, defended, and determined. Built around a conversational narrative, the concepts and optional case studies connect to real life. There is also a clear emphasis on cases and examples that are relevant to criminal justice majors and future practitioners, such as litigation against police and correctional officers, terrorism, the death penalty, corporal punishment in prisons, etc.