The Complete Idiots Guide To The Criminal Justice System

Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Criminal Justice System written by Robin Sax and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-10-06 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learning about crime pays Most people watch television shows such as Law and Order and see a simplified version of the world of cops and courtrooms. In fact, the American criminal justice system is one of the most complex legal establishments in the world. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to the Criminal Justice System de-mystifies the complexity of the judicial establishment and the bureaucracy behind it in a clear, jargon-free and detailed portrait so that any citizen can understand how it works. • Public is highly interested in criminal investigations and trials • Also a useful resource for people planning to enter these fields • Includes detailed glossary of legal terms

Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Criminal Justice System written by Robin Sax and published by Alpha Books. This book was released on 2009 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: De- mystifies the complexity of the judicial establishment and the bureaucracy behind it in a clear, jargon-free and detailed portrait so that any citizen can understand how it works.

Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Criminal Investigation written by Alan Axelrod and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2002 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the ideal entry point to learning about criminal investigation and forensics, including both the theoretical and practical aspects of the ways society copes with, and the way law enforcement investigates, crime today.

Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Forensics written by Alan Axelrod and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Conduct an investigation into the world of forensic science. Understand why the law determines which evidence may or may not be used; discover just how accurate--or inaccurate-- lie detectors are; take a tour of a police crime lab; learn how insects and plants affect a cause-of-death analysis; note the similarities and differences in analyzing fibers and hairs, drugs, soil, glass, and firearms; examine the history behind fingerprinting; remember that an investigator's ultimate weapon is information.

Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Lawsuits written by Victoria E. Green J.D. and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-09-07 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you been confused by a lawsuit? We can help. Millions of civil lawsuits are filed in the U.S. court system, costing billions of dollars in legal fees to those involved. The process is so complex that few people can pursue civil action without professional help, leaving them totally at a lawyer's mercy. Yet how many people truly know what they're getting into when they're involved in a lawsuit? The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Lawsuits clarifies the entire process in layman's terms. Expert litigator and law professor Victoria E. Green offers valuable insight into: • The pros and cons of filing lawsuits • How they begin and each party's response • Selecting and paying attorneys • Consequences of the settlement and appeals

Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Modern China written by Vanessa Lide Whitcomb and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2002-09-01 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work provides an informative guide to the roots of modern China. It also looks at the key challenges and opportunities that face China in the 21st century.

Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Home Security written by Tom Davidson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2001 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers creating a home security plan, assessing local public safety agencies, planning a budget, alarm systems, home survellience, and protecting a car.