Procedures in the justice system /

Roberson, Cliff, 1937-

Procedures in the justice system / Cliff Roberson, Harvey Wallace, Gilbert B. Stuckey. - 8th ed. - Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Prentice Hall, c2007. - x, 467 p. : ill., map ; 29 cm.

Stuckey's name appears first on the previous editions.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Historical development of law and the justice system -- Search and seizure -- Arrest and custody -- Initial appearance -- Pretrial proceedings -- Place and time of trial -- Trial -- Confrontation and assistance of counsel -- Pretrial motions, hearings, and plea negotiations -- Courtroom evidence -- Trial : roles of major participants -- Jury -- Trial procedure -- Instructions and deliberation of the jury -- The verdict and appeals -- Sentencing -- Collateral proceedings -- Victims' rights.

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Criminal procedure--United States.
Criminal justice, Administration of--United States.

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