The Practice of Federal Criminal Law: Prosecution and Defense

The Practice of Federal Criminal Law: Prosecution and Defense (Coursebook)

This book describes the formal rules and informal practices involved in the development and resolution of a criminal case, from the decision to charge to disposition by trial or plea, and sentencing. Analysis of the work of prosecutors and defense attorneys in a hypothetical case helps students to contexualize criminal procedure doctrine by demonstrating the way in which the attorney applies constitutional and statutory law. The Practice of Federal Criminal Law: Prosecution and Defense can be used in conjunction with criminal procedure courses using traditional casebooks as well as in skills training courses and prosecution and defense clinics.
Country USA
Brand West Academic Publishing
Manufacturer West Academic Publishing
Binding Paperback
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780314146137
ReleaseDate 2006-01-04

The Practice of Federal Criminal Law: Prosecution and Defense (Coursebook)