Roberson, Cliff, |d 1937-

Procedures in the justice system / Cliff Roberson, Harvey Wallace, Gilbert B. Stuckey. - 10th ed. - Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson Education, 2013. - x, 420 p. : ill., map ; 26 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Historical development of law and the justice system -- Search and seizure -- Arrest and custody -- Initial appearance -- The charging function -- Place and time of trial -- Trial -- 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 and writs -- Victims’ rights.

9780132705844 (hbk.)


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