Criminal Courts: A Contemporary Perspective

Written by three nationally recognized experts in the field, Criminal Courts: A Contemporary Perspective, Fourth Edition, explores all conventional topics (court structure, courtroom actors, and the trial and appeals process) as well as others ground-breaking topics, such as specialty courts and comparative court systems. With applied coverage of the court process, structure, and relevant issues today, Craig Hemmens, David C. Brody, and Cassia Spohn provide students with an understanding of the foundational concepts, while offering a framework for analyzing the criminal courts system and the participants involved. Packed with contemporary examples and new pedagogical tools, the Fourth Edition has been thoroughly revised with the most up-to-date content and resources to give students a more comprehensive understanding of the criminal courts system.