Bergman Paul, Berman Sara. The Criminal Law Handbook: Know Your Rights, Survive the System

USA: Nolo, 2007. - 616 p.The best plain-English book on criminal law available! The criminal justice system is a complex maze, full of confusing rules and procedures. Fortunately, you can turn to this book for clear and complete explanations. The Criminal Law Handbook answers your questions about every part of a criminal case. Find out everything you've ever wanted to know about how the system works and why police, lawyers and judges do what they do.It covers:
arrests booking preliminary hearings charges bail courts arraignment search and seizure defenses evidence trials plea bargains sentencing juveniles "crimespeak," the language commonly used in criminal statutes and much more The 9th edition covers all of the latest Supreme Court cases and changes in criminal law.Talking to the Police
Search and Seizure: When the Police Can Search for and Seize Evidence
Arrest: When It Happens, What It Means
Eyewitness Identification: Psychology and Procedures
Booking and Bail: Checking In and Checking Out of Jail
From Suspect to Defendant: How Crimes Get Charged
Criminal Defense Lawyers: Who They Are, What They Do, How to Find One
Understanding the Attorney-Client Relationship in a Criminal Case
A Walk Through Criminal Court
Arraignments
Developing the Defense Strategy
Crimespeak: Understanding the Language of Criminal Laws
Defensespeak: Common Defenses to Criminal Charges
Discovery: Exchanging Information With the Prosecution
Investigating the Facts
Preliminary Hearings
Fundamental Trial Rights of the Defense
Basic Evidence Rules in Criminal Trials
Motions and Their Role in Criminal Cases
Plea Bargains: How Most Criminal Cases End
The Trial Process
Sentencing: How the Court Punishes Convicted Defendants
Appeals: Seeking Review by a Higher Court
How the Criminal Justice System Works: A Walk Through Two Drunk Driving Cases
Juvenile Courts and Procedures
Prisoners’ Rights
Looking Up the Law