The American Courts A Procedural Approach

Courtrooms are often lively places, and what occurs in them has a profound impact on the functioning of our democracy. The American Courts: A Procedural Approach, offers readers a thorough understanding of the United States court system by exploring the procedural aspects of the law. The rules of both criminal and civil procedure, how they are applied, and their influence on decision-making in the courts are thoroughly examined. This text is ideal for undergraduate and introductory graduate courses in criminal justice, legal studies, and government programs.Key Features:Covers the role, operations, and functions of the courts at all levelsOrganized into five main sections: Courts in America, Courts at Work, Civil Law and Procedure in the Courts, Criminal Law and Procedure in the Courts, and The Changing of American CourtsIncludes chapter "Sidebars" presenting case summaries, current issues, or provocative ideas that illustrate or demonstrate important topics discussedProvides chapter summaries, discussion outlines, review questions, and suggested writing topics in every chapter.Accompanied by an open access student companion website featuring:an interactive glossaryinteractive flashcardscrossword puzzlesrelevant web links organized by chapter. These links can be used to research additional information on selected topics discussed in the text.Scroll to the Samples tab to preview the Front Matter and Chapters 1 & 10 This text is appropriate for the following courses: Course DepartmentCourts Criminal Justice/Paralegal Studies Criminal Law/Procedure Criminal Justice/Paralegal Studies Civil Law and Procedure Paralegal Studies American Government Political Science/Sociology © 2011 | 338 pages