CRIMINAL COURTS - STRUCTURE, PROCESS, AND ISSUES

This text offers a synopsis of the history of American courts, and detailed discussion of key courtroom actors, the jury system, pretrial procedures, the trial process, and major sentencing systems. Treatment encompasses the interplay between the American courts and the media, and key federal and state cases concerning actions and defendants' rights. Pedagogical features include chapter summaries, review questions, key terms, and discussion questions, plus a glossary. Rabe teaches at Minot State University. Champion teaches at Texas A&M International University.