Criminal Law and Procedure for the Paralegal

Features:

• All chapters have updated case law references and have been edited and rewritten with recent changes in the law in mind.
• New figures and exhibits have been added to encourage the more visually-oriented learner.
• The author has also included "bullet points" in each chapter that condense the relevant material down for quick reference.
• Real-world examples and exercises throughout the text present elements of actual cases, giving students an awareness of legal settings and procedures they are likely to encounter in their professional careers.
• "Insider's Viewpoints" feature highlights real-life legal situations and solutions, illustrating the daily practice of actual professionals to complement academic material with highly practical insights.
• "Role of the Paralegal" sections in each chapter outline the activities paralegals undertake during criminal prosecutions, presenting a variety of perspectives to provide students with a detailed, comprehensive understanding of the work they will eventually perform.
• "Paralegal To Do Lists" highlight some of the tasks a paralegal should complete when working on a particular aspect of a criminal case.
• In addition to employing a concise, reader-friendly style that makes even difficult material more accessible, the author has included abundant cross-references, definitions, examples, and case analyses to engage readers with a variety of learning styles and preferences.

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