The criminal law handbook: know your rights, survive the system
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Author:
Contributors:
Berman, Sara J., 1964- author.
Published:
Berkeley, California : Nolo, [2015].
Format:
Book
Edition:
14th edition.
Physical Desc:
656 pages ; 23 cm
Status:
Description
Criminal law books are usually geared for lawyers. This reference book is the preeminent overview of the criminal justice system for consumers and explains how the system really works in plain English. It's for anyone interested in the criminal justice system, from those personally involved in it to those who simply want to understand it. It's a perfect gift for law students and friends who love true-crime shows and podcasts.
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9781413321784, 141332178X
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Bergman, P., & Berman, S. J. (2015). The criminal law handbook: know your rights, survive the system. 14th edition. Berkeley, California, Nolo.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Bergman, Paul, 1943- and Sara J. Berman. 2015. The Criminal Law Handbook: Know Your Rights, Survive the System. Berkeley, California, Nolo.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Bergman, Paul, 1943- and Sara J. Berman, The Criminal Law Handbook: Know Your Rights, Survive the System. Berkeley, California, Nolo, 2015.
MLA Citation (style guide)Bergman, Paul and Sara J. Berman. The Criminal Law Handbook: Know Your Rights, Survive the System. 14th edition. Berkeley, California, Nolo, 2015.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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