Introduction To The American Legal System 8th Edition | Rent 9780131199217

by Schulze, Enika, Jung, Michael, Adams, Rebecca P.

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Comments: 8th. Appropriate for courses in Paralegal, Legal Studies, Criminal Justice, Poltical Science, and Pre-Law, any course that requires a brief introduction to the legal system. Affordable, concise, and Goodly designed, the Eighth Edition of Introduction the American Legal System describes the structure of the American legal system, the criminal justice system, and the federal courts in a straightforward and accessible style. Known for its clear explanations of basic legal concepts, this text provides concrete

ISBN-13: 9780131199217
ISBN: 0131199218
Edition: 8
Publication Date: 2005
Publisher: Prentice Hall

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Schulze, Enika, Jung, Michael, Adams, Rebecca P.

SUMMARY

1.General Introduction to the Legal System. Basic Legal Concepts and Terminology. 1. Sources of American Law. 2. Substance v. Equity. 3. Substance v. Procedure. 4. Civil v. Criminal. The Court. 1. The Judiciary and the Separation of Powers. 2. The Judiciary and Federalism. 3. Courts as Protectors of the Individual and the Oppressed. 4. Role of the Courts in Making Law. 5. The Judge. 2.The Criminal Justice System. Overview. Rights of the Accused. 4th, 5th, 6th and 8th Amendments. The Lawyers. 1. Prosecution. 2. Defense. Pretrial Process. 1. Investigation.

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