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This is a featured Texas title Bench book
Texas Municipal Courts Education Center. Latest received: 2022 Edition.
This guide, funded by a grant from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, discusses court procedures in detail and provides scripts. It is annotated with citations to the statutes, case law, the Rule of Judicial Conduct, and the Texas Rules Of Disciplinary Procedure.
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This is a featured Texas title Forms book
Latest received: 2020 Update. Texas Municipal Courts Education Center. c2011-.
The TMCEC Forms Book provides over 250 ready-to-use forms, notices, letters, warnings, and ordinances specific for use by municipal judges, court clerks, and municipal prosecutors. These forms may be modified to suit the individual needs of each court.
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This is a featured Texas title Texas annotated criminal code
By Staff, Publishers Editorial. LexisNexis. 2022 Edition. 2022.
"The Texas Annotated Criminal Code facilitates quick and dependable research and interpretation of Texas legislation. Perfect for the specialized or large firm, this comprehensive volume includes statutes from Code topics relevant to the practice of criminal law. All statutes and amendments are updated from the latest regular session and called session. In addition to amendments made each year, the LexisNexis attorney-editors have included material on many related topics" - publisher's description
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This is a featured Texas title Texas criminal codes & rules : Annotated
Latest received: 2021 Edition. By Texas. Texas Lawyer Press. 2018-.
"Up-to-date and easy-to-read, Texas Criminal Codes & Rules Annotated contains over 1900 annotations. Also: New Legislative Amendments, Cases and Annotations; Court of Criminal Appeals cases of first impression interpreting the Code of Criminal Procedure, Penal Code and Rules of Evidence and Appellate Procedure; Code of Criminal Procedure and Penal Code; Selected portions of the Health & Safety; Code and Transportation Code; Updated Rules of Evidence and Rules of Appellate Procedure, Controlled Substances Act, Chart Regarding Legal and Factual Sufficiency, A Glossary of Spanish Legal Terms for Texas Criminal Practice." - publisher's description
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This is a featured Texas title Texas criminal forms
By Gill, Robert K. James Publishing. 2020.
"[In this book] you receive new forms and practice tips, plus revised and/or updated coverage of the law, to help you navigate the issues that may arise at various stages of a criminal case." -Publisher's Description
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This is a featured Texas title Texas criminal lawyer's handbook
Latest received: Release 23, March 2023. By Daniel, Mark G. James Publishing. 2023.
"Written by two experienced criminal defense attorneys, this handbook provides in-depth practical advice on over 250 topics relating to criminal proceedings including search and seizures; bail and bonds; pretrial, trial and post-trial matters; as well as expunctions and nondisclosures." -Publisher's Description
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This is a featured Texas title Texas criminal practice guide
By Matthew Bender (Firm). M. Bender. 1979-.
"This guide's six volumes are arranged by section to correspond with the progression of the Texas criminal justice system, making their detailed information easy to access. Each volume contains a number of chapters divided into four parts covering legal backgrounds, procedural practice tips, sample forms, and research resources and bibliographies." - publisher's description
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This is a featured Texas title Texas criminal procedure & the offender with mental illness
By The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Texas (NAMI). The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Texas. Sixth edition. 2019.
This online educational guide for the public and practitioners, now in its new sixth edition, provides an analysis of the laws regarding offenders with mental illness, including a discussion of appropriate treatment, competency to stand trial, the insanity defense, and post-conviction issues.
Read online: https://namitexas.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/332/2023/08/Shannon-6th-Edition-Oct-2019-for-NAMI-Texas-website.pdf
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This is a featured Texas title Texas drunk driving law
Latest received: 2024 Edition. By Hoelscher, Joseph F. Matthew Bender & Company, Inc. 2017-.
"LexisNexis Practice Guide: Texas Drunk Driving Law is designed to guide you step-by-step through your practice of drunk driving law. The Practice Guide provides comprehensive coverage of the essentials for trial practice, supported by citations to the most relevant state and federal case law, rules, and statutes. This indispensable guidebook for maintaining a successful DWI practice contains numerous sample forms, helpful practice tips, and authoritative resources." - publisher's description
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By Cammack, Mark E. West Acadmic Publishing. Third edition. 2016.
"Designed for use as supplemental reading in an advanced criminal procedure course on the post-investigation processing of a criminal case. Includes a clear, concise, and thorough narrative explanation of the issues involved in the prosecution and adjudication of a criminal case, from the decision to prosecute and pre-trial release through to sentencing, appeal and collateral attack. Ideal reference for students and practitioners." - publisher's description
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By Ohlin, Jens David. West/Thomson. Seventh edition. 2023.
"Major emphasis is placed on the basic premises of criminal law, including its sources and general limitations. This Hornbook provides detailed discussion on the topics of responsibility, justification and excuse, inchoate crimes, accomplice, and liability. Attention is also given to subjects such as causation, insanity, and conspiracy." - publisher's description
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By Bergman, Paul. Nolo. Fifth edition. 2020.
"Unravels the mysteries of criminal law with a plain-English style that incorporates real-life examples, famous films and entertaining hypotheticals. Arranged from A to Z, this desk reference explains criminal law, from abuse excuse to writ of habeas corpus." - publisher's description
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By Kennedy, Joseph E. West. Seventh edition. 2024.
"This guide helps you gain an overview of and develop perspective on the area of criminal law. It is organized into eight sections for quick reference. Expert discussion explores punishment, specific crimes, and the ingredients of a crime such as mens rea and actus reus. Other topics covered include special defenses, the burden of proof, and inchoate and group criminality. It also reflects on the limitations of criminal law." - publisher's description
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By del Carmen, Rolando V. 2010.
In any episode of the popular television show Law and Order, questions of police procedure in collecting evidence often arise. Was a search legal? Was the evidence obtained lawfully? Did the police follow the rules in pursuing their case? While the show depicts fictional cases and scenarios, police procedure with regard to search and seizure is a real and significant issue in the criminal justice system today. The subject of many Supreme Court decisions, they seriously impact the way police pursue their investigations, the way prosecutors proceed with their cases, and the way defense attorneys defend their clients. This book answers these questions and explains these decisions in accessible and easy to follow language. Each chapter explores a separate case or series of cases involving the application of the Fourth Amendment to current police investigatory practices or prosecutorial conduct of the criminal trial. The police-related cases involve topics such as searches of...
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By Streib, Victor L. West Academic Publishing. Fifth edition. 2017.
An overview of basic death penalty laws and procedures as well as more complex issues such as systemic bias and execution of the innocent.
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Latest received: Automatic updates. By Hertz, Randy. LexisNexis Matthew Bender. Seventh edition. 2015-.
This title provides an overview of the federal habeas corpus process.
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By LaFave, Wayne R. West Academic Publishing. Third edition. 2017.
"Expertly written to provide comprehensive coverage of the most crucial issues in a course, the Concise Hornbook Series features concise analyses by prominent scholars of basic areas of the law. The Series focuses on core principles and concepts fundamental to understanding the subject matter. LaFave's Principles of Criminal Law provides detailed discussion on the topics of responsibility, justification and excuse, inchoate crimes and accomplice liability. The book also gives attention to subjects such as causation, insanity and conspiracy." - publisher's description
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By LaFave, Wayne. West. Second edition. 2009.
This title examines the more formal part of the criminal process, from bail to post-conviction review.
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» Criminal Evidence
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This is a featured Texas title Texas annotated criminal code
By Staff, Publishers Editorial. LexisNexis. 2022 Edition. 2022.
"The Texas Annotated Criminal Code facilitates quick and dependable research and interpretation of Texas legislation. Perfect for the specialized or large firm, this comprehensive volume includes statutes from Code topics relevant to the practice of criminal law. All statutes and amendments are updated from the latest regular session and called session. In addition to amendments made each year, the LexisNexis attorney-editors have included material on many related topics" - publisher's description
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This is a featured Texas title Texas criminal lawyer's handbook
Latest received: Release 23, March 2023. By Daniel, Mark G. James Publishing. 2023.
"Written by two experienced criminal defense attorneys, this handbook provides in-depth practical advice on over 250 topics relating to criminal proceedings including search and seizures; bail and bonds; pretrial, trial and post-trial matters; as well as expunctions and nondisclosures." -Publisher's Description
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This is a featured Texas title Texas criminal practice guide
By Matthew Bender (Firm). M. Bender. 1979-.
"This guide's six volumes are arranged by section to correspond with the progression of the Texas criminal justice system, making their detailed information easy to access. Each volume contains a number of chapters divided into four parts covering legal backgrounds, procedural practice tips, sample forms, and research resources and bibliographies." - publisher's description
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This is a featured Texas title Texas drunk driving law
Latest received: 2024 Edition. By Hoelscher, Joseph F. Matthew Bender & Company, Inc. 2017-.
"LexisNexis Practice Guide: Texas Drunk Driving Law is designed to guide you step-by-step through your practice of drunk driving law. The Practice Guide provides comprehensive coverage of the essentials for trial practice, supported by citations to the most relevant state and federal case law, rules, and statutes. This indispensable guidebook for maintaining a successful DWI practice contains numerous sample forms, helpful practice tips, and authoritative resources." - publisher's description
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By Nickell, Joe. 2014.
The O.J. Simpson trial. The Lindbergh kidnapping. The death of Marilyn Monroe. The assassination of the Romanovs. The Atlanta child murders. All controversial cases. All investigated with the latest techniques in forensic science. Nationally respected investigators Joe Nickell and John Fischer explain the science behind the criminal investigations that have captured the nation's attention. Crime Science is the only comprehensive guide to forensics. Without being overly technical or treating scientific techniques superficially, the authors introduce readers to the work of firearms experts, document examiners, fingerprint technicians, medical examiners, and forensic anthropologists. Each topic is treated in a separate chapter, in a clear and understandable style. Nickell and Fisher describe fingerprint classification and autopsies, explain how fibers link victims to their killers, and examine the science underlying DNA profiling and toxicological analysis. From weapons analysis...
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By Ingram, Jefferson L. 12. 2014.
Criminal Evidence is a well-respected and trusted introduction to the rules of criminal evidence for criminal justice students and professionals. The first half of this book follows the Federal Rules of Evidence in its explanation of how evidence is collected, preserved, and presented in criminal court. The second half provides a selection of relevant criminal court cases that reinforce these basics and provide the context of how these rules are currently practiced. Readers will have an understanding of how concepts of evidence operate to convict the guilty and acquit the innocent. Part of the John C. Klotter Justice Administration Legal Series, this twelfth edition provides many updates, new references to recent cases, and a current version of the Federal Rules of Evidence. Student aids include chapter outlines, key terms and concepts lists, a glossary, a table of cases cited, and online interactive case studies. Teacher resources include Instructor's Guide,...
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Latest received: Automatic updates. By Imwinkelried, Edward J. Lexis Law Pub. Third edition. c2015-.
"Criminal Evidentiary Foundations tells you with precision how to lay foundations for your most critical evidence to be admitted in a criminal trial. Expert authors Edward J. Imwinkelried and Daniel D. Blinka quide you through converting abstract evidentiary doctrine into concrete lines of questioning, with phrasing of questions on direct and cross-examination explained in detail and hundreds of sample foundational questions adapted to specific criminal cases." -publisher's description
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By Turvey, Brent E. 2013.
Ethics courses are a vital component of forensic science degree programs, and Ethical Justice is a resource specifically designed for instructors and students of forensic science and criminology. Case-based, and emphasizing practical ethical issues as opposed to ethics theory, this book provides a solid foundation in ethical dilemmas that can confront both students and professionals in the field. Encompassing issues arising in academia, law enforcement, and court and corrections systems, Ethical Justice is an inclusive, relevant work in applied ethics written by practitioners who also teach forensic science and criminology. Serves as a valuable text for ethics courses in forensic science and criminology, and provides case studies to illustrate issues in real-life situations.
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By Imwinkelried, Edward J. LexisNexis. Fifth edition. 2023.
"Exculpatory Evidence, Fourth Edition offers a comprehensive study of the evolution of case law defining the scope of the constitutional right to present exculpatory evidence, which has been used to override virtually every type of evidentiary exclusionary rule. The authors point out incisive constitutional arguments and effective trial defense strategies to foil evidentiary privileges and put the prosecution on guard." -pulisher's description
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By Loftus, Elizabeth F. LexisNexis. Sixth edition. 2019.
Eyewitness Testimony uses psychological principles to examine the potential for erroneous eyewitness testimony, and applies them practically to the entire life of a lawsuit, from witness interviews, through discovery and motions practice, and all stages of trial, to closing arguments and the verdict.
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By Cary, Robert M. American Bar Association. 1;1. 2014.
In nearly every criminal case, information is at a premium for both sides. Discovery plays a major role in federal criminal cases as it includes recordings, documents, electronic data, or tangible objects as well as unwritten information such as witness statements that have not been recorded or memorialized in writing. The rare value of information in a criminal case lies partly in its inaccessibility, as the parties' right to discovery is relatively narrow. Because discovery rights in charged criminal cases are limited, the parties often must litigate vigorously and creatively to obtain significant information. Federal Criminal Discovery thoroughly covers each of the different methods of discovery available to the parties in federal criminal cases. It serves as an invaluable resource for judges, academics, prosecutors, and defense lawyers by providing an exhaustive discussion on the statutory and constitutional bases for discovery, and by covering the existing law fairly while exami…
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By LaFave, Wayne. West. Second edition. 2009.
This book examines the constitutionalization of criminal procedure and focuses on various investigative procedures.
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By Abramson, Leslie W. West Academic Publishing. First edition. 2021, c2022.
This title, available online through West Academic, examines how various landmark decisions and other more nuanced cases shape the way the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments can influence criminal investigations. With chapters on probable cause, search warrants, and right to counsel, this title is designed to supply attorneys and law students with a “comprehensive though concise” treatise.
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This is a featured Texas title Bench book
Texas Municipal Courts Education Center. Latest received: 2022 Edition.
This guide, funded by a grant from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, discusses court procedures in detail and provides scripts. It is annotated with citations to the statutes, case law, the Rule of Judicial Conduct, and the Texas Rules Of Disciplinary Procedure.
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This is a featured Texas title Criminal procedure deskbook
By Texas Justice Court Training Center. Texas Justice Court Training Center. Fourth edition. 2023.
Justice courts in Texas have jurisdiction over some "fine-only misdemeanors" where jail time is not a punishment. The justice of the peace presides over these trials. This publication explains how these trials work and covers jurisdictional issues, "no shows," dismissals, deferred adjudication, appeals and new trials, and expunctions.
Download as PDF: https://docs.gato.txst.edu/663169/Criminal%20Deskbook%20Fourth%20Edition.pdf
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This is a featured Texas title Essentials of Texas firearms law
By State Bar of Texas. State Bar of Texas. 2020.
An essential read for anyone interested in a more detailed account of the current legal landscape regarding firearms in Texas, this e-book is written by lawyers and experts in Texas and federal firearms law. It covers a variety of aspects of the subject, including self-defense, tort liability, person- and place-specific restrictions on firearms, concerns for business owners, and more.
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This is a featured Texas title Forms book
Latest received: 2020 Update. Texas Municipal Courts Education Center. c2011-.
The TMCEC Forms Book provides over 250 ready-to-use forms, notices, letters, warnings, and ordinances specific for use by municipal judges, court clerks, and municipal prosecutors. These forms may be modified to suit the individual needs of each court.
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This is a featured Texas title Texas annotated criminal code
By Staff, Publishers Editorial. LexisNexis. 2022 Edition. 2022.
"The Texas Annotated Criminal Code facilitates quick and dependable research and interpretation of Texas legislation. Perfect for the specialized or large firm, this comprehensive volume includes statutes from Code topics relevant to the practice of criminal law. All statutes and amendments are updated from the latest regular session and called session. In addition to amendments made each year, the LexisNexis attorney-editors have included material on many related topics" - publisher's description
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This is a featured Texas title Texas criminal codes & rules : Annotated
Latest received: 2021 Edition. By Texas. Texas Lawyer Press. 2018-.
"Up-to-date and easy-to-read, Texas Criminal Codes & Rules Annotated contains over 1900 annotations. Also: New Legislative Amendments, Cases and Annotations; Court of Criminal Appeals cases of first impression interpreting the Code of Criminal Procedure, Penal Code and Rules of Evidence and Appellate Procedure; Code of Criminal Procedure and Penal Code; Selected portions of the Health & Safety; Code and Transportation Code; Updated Rules of Evidence and Rules of Appellate Procedure, Controlled Substances Act, Chart Regarding Legal and Factual Sufficiency, A Glossary of Spanish Legal Terms for Texas Criminal Practice." - publisher's description
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This is a featured Texas title Texas criminal forms
By Gill, Robert K. James Publishing. 2020.
"[In this book] you receive new forms and practice tips, plus revised and/or updated coverage of the law, to help you navigate the issues that may arise at various stages of a criminal case." -Publisher's Description
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This is a featured Texas title Texas criminal jury charges
By Berry, Elizabeth. James Publishing. 2023.
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This is a featured Texas title Texas criminal law : Cases and materials
By Klein, Dorie. Carolina Academic Press. Second edition. 2018.
"Designed for use in a 1L Criminal Law course, this new casebook covers the traditional criminal law topics; because Texas is a Model Penal Code jurisdiction, it focuses primarily on Texas cases and statutes. Student self-assessment features include comprehension questions to test understanding of the basic concepts, as well as discussion questions that test students’ ability to apply the basic concepts beyond the facts of the presented case. Practice multiple-choice and essay questions at the end of most chapters give students additional opportunities to assess their knowledge." - publisher's description
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This is a featured Texas title Texas criminal lawyer's handbook
Latest received: Release 23, March 2023. By Daniel, Mark G. James Publishing. 2023.
"Written by two experienced criminal defense attorneys, this handbook provides in-depth practical advice on over 250 topics relating to criminal proceedings including search and seizures; bail and bonds; pretrial, trial and post-trial matters; as well as expunctions and nondisclosures." -Publisher's Description
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This is a featured Texas title Texas criminal practice guide
By Matthew Bender (Firm). M. Bender. 1979-.
"This guide's six volumes are arranged by section to correspond with the progression of the Texas criminal justice system, making their detailed information easy to access. Each volume contains a number of chapters divided into four parts covering legal backgrounds, procedural practice tips, sample forms, and research resources and bibliographies." - publisher's description
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This is a featured Texas title Texas criminal procedure & the offender with mental illness
By The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Texas (NAMI). The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Texas. Sixth edition. 2019.
This online educational guide for the public and practitioners, now in its new sixth edition, provides an analysis of the laws regarding offenders with mental illness, including a discussion of appropriate treatment, competency to stand trial, the insanity defense, and post-conviction issues.
Read online: https://namitexas.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/332/2023/08/Shannon-6th-Edition-Oct-2019-for-NAMI-Texas-website.pdf
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This is a featured Texas title Texas drunk driving law
Latest received: 2024 Edition. By Hoelscher, Joseph F. Matthew Bender & Company, Inc. 2017-.
"LexisNexis Practice Guide: Texas Drunk Driving Law is designed to guide you step-by-step through your practice of drunk driving law. The Practice Guide provides comprehensive coverage of the essentials for trial practice, supported by citations to the most relevant state and federal case law, rules, and statutes. This indispensable guidebook for maintaining a successful DWI practice contains numerous sample forms, helpful practice tips, and authoritative resources." - publisher's description
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By Cammack, Mark E. West Acadmic Publishing. Third edition. 2016.
"Designed for use as supplemental reading in an advanced criminal procedure course on the post-investigation processing of a criminal case. Includes a clear, concise, and thorough narrative explanation of the issues involved in the prosecution and adjudication of a criminal case, from the decision to prosecute and pre-trial release through to sentencing, appeal and collateral attack. Ideal reference for students and practitioners." - publisher's description
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By Edgeworth, Dee R. American Bar Association. Third;3. 2014.
This updated and expanded third edition of the best-selling book|Asset Forfeiture: Practice and Procedure in State and Federal Courts is a useful "How To" guide to common legal and practical issues faced by attorneys litigating cases involving asset forfeiture. Asset Forfeiture|or asset recovery|allows jurisdictions to freeze or seize properties which are either the proceeds of crime or the instrumentalities of crime. Instrumentalities of crime are properties that were used to facilitate crime; for example|cars used to transport illegal narcotics. This program has become a key part of the government's efforts to combat major criminal activities. It has helped stem the mounting societal costs associated with financially motivated crime and to take the financial incentive out of criminal activity. These strategies included the freezing|seizing|and confiscation of assets - better known as asset forfeiture. This book is written for both the criminal defense attorney and the criminal prosec…
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By Cohen, Barak. American Bar Association. 2021.
This primer from the American Bar Association looks at how changes in state and federal laws have shaped the cannabis industry over the last several decades. Chapters review tax, finance, and insurance issues for cannabis businesses, recent cannabis litigation, and regulation of cannabis products, among other subjects.
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By Weismann, Miriam F. American Bar Association. ;1. 2014.
This important book examines the financial and legal consequences of corporate crime while delving into a broader perspective for the practitioner on the motivations of corporate crime, the financial schemes involved, what the law prohibits, how to engage in effective damage control and more. This is a must-have resource for anyone concerned with white-collar crime.
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By Block, Frederic. American Bar Association. 1;2019-06. 2019.
The government has no power greater than to take away a person's freedom or even life. We trust our judges to balance justice and mercy to arrive at an appropriate sentence when a person has been convicted of a crime. Yet to a large extent, how a judge goes about this process is invisible to the lawyers in a case, the public, and even to the criminal defendant being sentenced. To be sure, judges often give reasons for their sentences, such as explaining when their sentence is dictated by a statute requiring a mandatory minimum sentence or how the punish-ment fits under the sentencing guidelines. But the human dimension of this - how a judge actually balances justice and mercy, what a judge feels in putting a person in prison for a long time or condemning a person to death - is rarely publicly explored. Judge Frederic Block, a long-time federal district court judge, has written a book which describes the experience of a human being punishing other human beings. Judge Block does this by …
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By Ohlin, Jens David. West/Thomson. Seventh edition. 2023.
"Major emphasis is placed on the basic premises of criminal law, including its sources and general limitations. This Hornbook provides detailed discussion on the topics of responsibility, justification and excuse, inchoate crimes, accomplice, and liability. Attention is also given to subjects such as causation, insanity, and conspiracy." - publisher's description
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By Bergman, Paul. Nolo. Fifth edition. 2020.
"Unravels the mysteries of criminal law with a plain-English style that incorporates real-life examples, famous films and entertaining hypotheticals. Arranged from A to Z, this desk reference explains criminal law, from abuse excuse to writ of habeas corpus." - publisher's description
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By Bergman, Paul. Nolo. Eighteenth edition. 2024.
"In plain English, [this book] covers: search and seizure, drunk driving, arrests, booking and bail, public defenders, arraignment, lineups, preliminary hearings, trials, plea bargains, common defenses, evidence, sentencing, appeals."--Page [4] of cover.
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By Kennedy, Joseph E. West. Seventh edition. 2024.
"This guide helps you gain an overview of and develop perspective on the area of criminal law. It is organized into eight sections for quick reference. Expert discussion explores punishment, specific crimes, and the ingredients of a crime such as mens rea and actus reus. Other topics covered include special defenses, the burden of proof, and inchoate and group criminality. It also reflects on the limitations of criminal law." - publisher's description
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West Academic Publishing. First edition. 2013.
This collection of case stories illustrates the balance, continuity, and evolution in substantive criminal law doctrine in light of the social and political contexts in which those doctrines are perennially tested.
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By LaFave, Wayne. [West Academic Publishing]. Sixth edition. 2017.
This soup-to-nuts treatise covers all major areas of criminal procedure.
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By Israel, Jerold H. West Academic Publishing. Ninth edition. c2020.
"This nutshell is intended for use by law students of constitutional criminal procedure. It is a succinct analysis of the constitutional standards of major current significance. This is not a text on criminal procedure, but rather about constitutional criminal procedure. It avoids describing the non-constitutional standards applied in each state and federally. The text provides the scope and highlights you need to excel in understanding this field. This will enable you to answer exam questions more quickly and accurately, and enhance your skills as an attorney." - publisher's description
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By del Carmen, Rolando V. 2010.
In any episode of the popular television show Law and Order, questions of police procedure in collecting evidence often arise. Was a search legal? Was the evidence obtained lawfully? Did the police follow the rules in pursuing their case? While the show depicts fictional cases and scenarios, police procedure with regard to search and seizure is a real and significant issue in the criminal justice system today. The subject of many Supreme Court decisions, they seriously impact the way police pursue their investigations, the way prosecutors proceed with their cases, and the way defense attorneys defend their clients. This book answers these questions and explains these decisions in accessible and easy to follow language. Each chapter explores a separate case or series of cases involving the application of the Fourth Amendment to current police investigatory practices or prosecutorial conduct of the criminal trial. The police-related cases involve topics such as searches of...
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By Marcus, Paul. American Bar Association. 5;2018-12. 2019.
?This comprehensive guide will assist anyone involved in the criminal justice system and will serve as an especially valuable guide for new prosecutors or defense attorneys entering the field. The text gives a broad overview of criminal procedure from investigation all the way through post-conviction reviews. The authors discuss complex topics such as standing, fruit of the poisonous tree, car stops, the privilege against self-incrimination, eyewitness identification, habeas corpus, and double jeopardy in both the civilian and military settings. All the principal Supreme Court decisions are explained: Mapp, Gates, Gideon, Wade, Miranda, Brady, and many others.
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By Hernández, César Cuauhtémoc García. American Bar Association. First edition. 2016.
At its most basic, "crimmigration" law describes the convergence of two distinct bodies of law: criminal law and procedure with immigration law and procedure. For most of the nation's history, these operated almost entirely free of the other. Criminal law and procedure was thought to be the province of prosecutors, criminal defense attorneys, and the state and federal judges who oversee criminal prosecutions every day. Immigration law, in contrast, was confined to immigration courts housed within the executive branch of the federal government and staffed by immigration attorneys, immigration judges, and prosecutors employed for many years by the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) and now the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). With this in mind, Crimmigration Law lays out crimmigration law's contours. It tracks the legal developments that have created crimmigration law and explains the many ways in which the stark line that once appeared to keep criminal law firmly divided…
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By Hernández, César Cuauhtémoc Garcia. American Bar Association. Second edition. 2021.
At its most basic, "crimmigration" law describes the convergence of two distinct bodies of law: criminal law and procedure with immigration law and procedure. For most of the nation’s history, these operated almost entirely free of the other. Criminal law and procedure was thought to be the province of prosecutors, criminal defense attorneys, and the state and federal judges who oversee criminal prosecutions every day. Immigration law, in contrast, was confined to immigration courts housed within the executive branch of the federal government and staffed by immigration attorneys, immigration judges, and prosecutors employed for many years by the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) and now the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). With this in mind, Crimmigration Law lays out crimmigration law’s contours. It tracks the legal developments that have created crimmigration law and explains the many ways in which the stark line that once appeared to keep criminal law firmly divided…
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By Streib, Victor L. West Academic Publishing. Fifth edition. 2017.
An overview of basic death penalty laws and procedures as well as more complex issues such as systemic bias and execution of the innocent.
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By Weisberg, D. Kelly. West Academic Publishing. First edition. 2019.
This Hornbook is a comprehensive, well-researched overview of all aspects of state and federal law on domestic violence, including the pending VAWA Reauthorization bill before Congress, as well as in-depth coverage on topics such as abuse, child welfare, tort remedies and firearms regulation.
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By Turvey, Brent E. 2013.
Ethics courses are a vital component of forensic science degree programs, and Ethical Justice is a resource specifically designed for instructors and students of forensic science and criminology. Case-based, and emphasizing practical ethical issues as opposed to ethics theory, this book provides a solid foundation in ethical dilemmas that can confront both students and professionals in the field. Encompassing issues arising in academia, law enforcement, and court and corrections systems, Ethical Justice is an inclusive, relevant work in applied ethics written by practitioners who also teach forensic science and criminology. Serves as a valuable text for ethics courses in forensic science and criminology, and provides case studies to illustrate issues in real-life situations.
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United States Sentencing Commission.
The Federal Sentencing Guidelines are rules that set out a uniform sentencing policy for individuals and organizations convicted of felonies and serious (Class A) misdemeanors in the United States federal courts system.
URL: http://purl.access.gpo.gov/GPO/LPS78477
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By King, Nancy J. 2011.
For centuries, the writ of habeas corpus has served as an important safeguard against miscarriages of justice, and today it remains at the center of some of the most contentious issues of our time—among them terrorism, immigration, crime, and the death penalty. Yet, in recent decades, habeas has been seriously abused. In this book, Nancy J. King and Joseph L. Hoffmann argue that habeas should be exercised with greater prudence.Through historical, empirical, and legal analysis, as well as illustrative case studies, the authors examine the current use of the writ in the United States and offer sound reform proposals to help ensure its ongoing vitality in today's justice system. Comprehensive and thoroughly grounded in a modern understanding of habeas corpus, this informative book will be an insightful read for legal scholars and anyone interested in the importance of habeas corpus for American government.
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By Kramer, Mary E. American Immigration Lawyers Association. Ninth edition. 2021.
This e-book provides an excellent introduction on how to assist clients who are not U.S. citizens and who have been accused or convicted of a crime.
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By Stewart, David P. West Academic Publishing. 2014.
"The Nutshell is intended as an introduction for students taking a first course in international criminal law as well as practitioners with little or no familiarity with the field. After a brief introduction to the history of international criminal law (from its origins through Nuremburg to the ad hoc tribunals for the Former Yugoslavia and Rwanda), it summarizes basic principles of international accountability (such as the doctrine of “legality”) and concepts of international criminal jurisdiction (including “universal” jurisdiction). Several chapters focus on the International Criminal Court, in particular its substantive jurisdiction (genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and aggression), modes of liability and available defenses. Additional chapters cover the purposes and procedures of extradition (and its alternatives, such as “rendition”) and mutual legal assistance (obtaining evidence abroad for use in criminal cases). Attention is also given to the major “transnational …
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By Feinman, Jay M. Oxford University Press. Fifth edition. 2018.
This e-book takes a broad look at foundational topics in the law, including the basic litigation process, constitutional law and rights, property law, tort law, and criminal law and procedure, and is an excellent beginner’s resource to understanding the basics of the legal system in the United States.
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By Branham, Lynn S. West Academic Publishing. Eleventh edition. 2022.
"An excellent reference tool, this book explores a range of sentencing-related topics, including the principal purposes of criminal sentences, restorative justice, guilty pleas and plea bargaining, different ways to structure sentencing systems, procedural rights during sentencing proceedings, sentencing evidence, community-based sentences, the death penalty, Eighth Amendment constraints on sentences in noncapital cases, parole release, probation and parole revocation, and enmeshed penalties (often called the “collateral consequences” of a conviction). The latter half of the book contains an illuminating overview of the constitutional rights of incarcerated people, details on litigating their civil-rights suits challenging conditions of confinement and their treatment while incarcerated, and the remedies available to them." - publisher's description
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By Wright, Charles Alan. West Academic Publishing. Eighth edition. 2017.
"This title offers practical guidance and comprehensive coverage on all aspects of federal court jurisdiction and litigation procedure, as well as the relationship between the state and federal courts. Text reviews the federal judicial system; judicial power of the United States; diversity of citizenship; venue; law applied in federal courts; pleadings, trials, and judgments; and appellate court and Supreme Court jurisdiction." - publisher's description
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By Osbeck, Mark K. West Academic Publishing. Second edition. 2022.
An overview of marijuana law in the United States including: public policy, legal history, constitutional law, criminal law, and legal issues that concern marijuana-related businesses.
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Latest received: Oct. 2022 Update. By Schlueter, David A. LexisNexis. Tenth edition. 2018.
This definitive one-volume work is a user-friendly guide through the unique procedural and substantive rules governing military criminal justice practice. It is designed to assist those who practice military justice, both civilian and military, as well as those studying the military justice system. Supported with cites to thousands of cases, statutory provisions, and regulations, the text covers virtually every aspect of military criminal law — from arrest to appeal, substantive crimes, and nonjudicial punishment.The eBook versions of this title feature links to Lexis Advance for further legal research options.
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By Shanor, Charles A. West. Fourth edition. 2013.
" The fourth edition of Military Law in a Nutshell by Charles A. Shanor and L. Lynn Hogue has been thoroughly revised and updated. It is designed to make available to law students and military lawyers a succinct summary of military law and military justice. It has been adapted to serve as a companion to current casebooks in the field, as well as to provide an authoritative resource for those seeking an introduction to the unique aspects of military law and military justice. The new edition takes account of changes in the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), such as, Article 2(a)(10), extending court-martial jurisdiction over civilian contractors, and cases marking its application, e.g., United States v. Ali, 71 M.J. 256 (C.A.A.F. 2012), evolving issues regarding public access to court-martial proceedings, e.g., Center for Constitutional Rights v. United States, ___M.J.___, 2013 WL 1663084 (C.A.A.F. 2013) and the impact of the Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act and its amend…
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By Broome, Susan. James Publishing. 2019.
This book contains sample jury selection questions for 26 different types of civil and criminal cases covering more than 150 distinct topics, including: assault & battery, breach of contract, civil rights violations (1983), domestic violence, employment discrimination, fraud, homicide, medical malpractice, pain and suffering.
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By LaFave, Wayne R. West Academic Publishing. Third edition. 2017.
"Expertly written to provide comprehensive coverage of the most crucial issues in a course, the Concise Hornbook Series features concise analyses by prominent scholars of basic areas of the law. The Series focuses on core principles and concepts fundamental to understanding the subject matter. LaFave's Principles of Criminal Law provides detailed discussion on the topics of responsibility, justification and excuse, inchoate crimes and accomplice liability. The book also gives attention to subjects such as causation, insanity and conspiracy." - publisher's description
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By Weaver, Russell L. West Academic Publishing. Eighth edition. 2024.
"This book gives you everything you need to know about basic criminal procedure principles, presented in a no-nonsense fashion. It includes references to recent, relevant decisions handed down by the United States Supreme Court. In addition, Principles of Criminal Procedure contains helpful study devices such as 'focal points' at the beginning of each chapter, and 'points to remember' at the end of each section. This is the only study aid you will need to help you understand basic criminal procedure principles in U.S. law." - publisher's description
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By LaFave, Wayne. West. Second edition. 2009.
This book examines the constitutionalization of criminal procedure and focuses on various investigative procedures.
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By LaFave, Wayne. West. Second edition. 2009.
This title examines the more formal part of the criminal process, from bail to post-conviction review.
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By Sutherland, Edwin Hardin. AltaMira Press. Eleventh edition. 2013.
This classic has been the most authoritative text in the field since 1924. The thoroughly revised Eleventh Edition continues to provide a sound, sophisticated, sociological treatment of the principal issues in criminology.
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By U.S. Department of Justice. U.S. Department of Justice. 2015.
Anyone who uses a computer is aware of how viruses, worms, computer intrusions, and denial of service attacks can compromise safety and security. This manual, authored by the U.S. Department of Justice, provides an up-to-date examination of the federal laws that relate to the prosecution of computer or cyber crimes.
URL: https://www.justice.gov/sites/default/files/criminal-ccips/legacy/2015/01/14/ccmanual.pdf
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By Davis, Robert C. RAND Corporation. 2010.
This book discusses how some clinics have won significant gains at the appellate and federal court levels concerning victim standing, the rights to be consulted and heard, and the right to privacy. Some have won significant victories in gaining standing for victims and expanding the definition of particular rights. Others are enjoined in the battle. But all have raised awareness of victims' rights in the justice system.
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By Watson, Camilla E. West Academic Publishing. Sixth edition. 2022.
"[This resource is] designed to acquaint [readers] with the theoretical and practical aspects of tax practice, from administrative or civil actions involving the Internal Revenue Service to criminal prosecutions brought by the Department of Justice. Specific coverage includes IRS and treasury rulemaking; IRS confidentiality and disclosure; ethical issues of tax practice; civil audits and administrative appeals; assessment issues; the collection process; civil and criminal penalties; statutes of limitations; civil litigation considerations in the various tax forums; civil and criminal IRS investigations; and tax crimes and prosecution." - publisher's description
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By Podgor, Ellen S. West. 2018.
Authored by leading academics, this hornbook provides a general overview of white collar crime with in-depth analysis on the substantive and procedural aspects on crimes such as conspiracy, fraud and corruption.
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By Podgor, Ellen S. West Academic Publishing. Sixth edition. 2021, c2022.
"This text provides a broad overview of white collar crime, including procedural and evidentiary issues. It covers specific offenses such as mail and bank fraud, securities fraud, obstruction of justice, bribery, the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), and computer crimes. It covers procedural topics such as those related to grand jury and administrative agency investigations, self-incrimination, and parallel proceedings. Also discussed are punishment and sanctions for white collar crimes." -publisher's description
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» Defendant & Offender Resources
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This is a featured Texas title Fair defense laws 2019 - 2021
By Texas Indigent Defense Commission. Texas Indigent Defense Commission. [2019].
The Texas Indigent Defense Commission provides this handbook with commentary on the Fair Defense Act, which created the blueprint for distribution of indigent defense funding in Texas.
URL: http://www.tidc.texas.gov/media/8d8760a31a1d549/fair-defense-laws.pdf
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This is a featured Texas title Legal handbook
By Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Twelfth revised edition. 2016.
"This book is designed to serve as a legal reference guide for offenders incarcerated in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). Many legal problems can arise despite the fact (or perhaps due to the fact) that you are confined in the Texas prison system. The underlying goal of this publication is to help you understand and solve your own legal problems. " - page 1
Volume 1 on the Internet Archive: https://web.archive.org/web/20210424042217/https://www.tdcj.texas.gov/documents/scfo/Inmate_Legal_Handbook_Vol_1.pdf
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This is a featured Texas title A new start : A re-entry guide for Texas: key information for successful reintegration
By Texas Criminal Justice Coalition. Texas Criminal Justice Coalition. 2010.
A starting point for incarcerated individuals to begin a successful re-entry into society.
URL: http://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/documents/rid/RID_Article_A_New_Start.pdf
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This is a featured Texas title Offender orientation handbook
By Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice. 2017. 2017.
"This handbook is designed to provide the offender population with general information along with a standard for acceptable behavior." -Adoption of Orientation Handbook
URL: http://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/documents/Offender_Orientation_Handbook_English.pdf
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This is a featured Texas title Parole in Texas : Answers to common questions
Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles. 2022.
This resource from the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles was created to help “inform offenders, the offenders’ families and other interested parties” so they may navigate the parole process more easily. It includes specific sections focused on the eligibility requirements, hearings, how parole is decided, and more.
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This is a featured Texas title Representing the mentally ill offender : An evaluation of advocacy alternatives
By Texas. Texas Task Force on Indigent Defense. 2010.
This report provides study methods and conclusions from a two-year evaluation of the two most common ways through which attorneys advocate for mentally ill defendants in Texas.
URL: https://ppri.tamu.edu/files/Representing_the_Mentally_Ill_Offender.pdf
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This is a featured Texas title Texas criminal procedure & the offender with mental illness
By The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Texas (NAMI). The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Texas. Sixth edition. 2019.
This online educational guide for the public and practitioners, now in its new sixth edition, provides an analysis of the laws regarding offenders with mental illness, including a discussion of appropriate treatment, competency to stand trial, the insanity defense, and post-conviction issues.
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Latest received: Twelfth edition (2020). By Columbia Human Rights Law Review. Columbia Human Rights Law Review. 1977-.
"If you have been convicted of a crime and sentenced to prison, A Jailhouse Lawyer’s Manual (the 'JLM') is for you. It contains information about challenging your conviction or your sentence, what your rights are while you are in prison, and different ways to obtain an early release from prison." -Chapter 1
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By Houppert, Karen. 2013.
Originally published to mark the 50th anniversary of Gideon v. Wainwright, this title explores the legacy of that landmark Supreme Court decision by sharing the stories of defendants around the county who have relied on public defenders for representation.
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By Bergman, Paul. Nolo. Eighteenth edition. 2024.
"In plain English, [this book] covers: search and seizure, drunk driving, arrests, booking and bail, public defenders, arraignment, lineups, preliminary hearings, trials, plea bargains, common defenses, evidence, sentencing, appeals."--Page [4] of cover.
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By Love, Angus R. Pennsylvania Institutional Law Project. 2013.
A guide to correctional law decisions of the Supreme Court of the United States & the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
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By Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision. Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision. [2009-].
"This presentation of the Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision rules offers users a unique method for following, interpreting and understanding ICAOS rules. The ICAOS rules are divided into Introduction and 6 logical progression chapters." - publisher's description.
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This is a featured Texas title Representing the mentally ill offender : An evaluation of advocacy alternatives
By Texas. Texas Task Force on Indigent Defense. 2010.
This report provides study methods and conclusions from a two-year evaluation of the two most common ways through which attorneys advocate for mentally ill defendants in Texas.
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This is a featured Texas title Texas criminal procedure & the offender with mental illness
By The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Texas (NAMI). The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Texas. Sixth edition. 2019.
This online educational guide for the public and practitioners, now in its new sixth edition, provides an analysis of the laws regarding offenders with mental illness, including a discussion of appropriate treatment, competency to stand trial, the insanity defense, and post-conviction issues.
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By Klein, George C. 2012.
This book is about the intersection of mental health institutions and the criminal justice system. It explains how the meshing of institutional imperatives, professional ideologies, budgetary considerations, and time constraints create the “politics of mental health.”
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By Myers, John E. B. West Academic Publishing. Third edition. 2022.
"Mental illness and intellectual disability (formerly called mental retardation) impact 20% of Americans, and have enormous personal, legal, and policy implications for patients, families, and society. This Nutshell introduces you to the broad range of criminal and civil issues in mental health law, including diagnosis of mental illness; expert testimony on mental health issues; civil commitment; competence to stand trial; the insanity defense; various competencies; ethical/legal issues facing mental health professionals, including informed consent, confidentiality, privilege, and malpractice; discrimination against persons with mental illness; financial and medical benefits for disabled persons." - publisher's description
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» DWI
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This is a featured Texas title Texas drunk driving law
Latest received: 2024 Edition. By Hoelscher, Joseph F. Matthew Bender & Company, Inc. 2017-.
"LexisNexis Practice Guide: Texas Drunk Driving Law is designed to guide you step-by-step through your practice of drunk driving law. The Practice Guide provides comprehensive coverage of the essentials for trial practice, supported by citations to the most relevant state and federal case law, rules, and statutes. This indispensable guidebook for maintaining a successful DWI practice contains numerous sample forms, helpful practice tips, and authoritative resources." - publisher's description
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This is a featured Texas title Texas small-firm practice tools
By Stormer, Cindy. James Publishing, Inc. 2024.
With over 560 forms for 16 practice areas, bring order and method to your practice, tackle new areas with confidence, and avoid omissions and wasted effort. This series includes step-by-step procedures, voice-of-experience tips, answers to common questions, mistakes to avoid, tax considerations, and practice checklists for small firms.
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Latest received: Automatic updates. By Taylor, Lawrence. Aspen Publishers. Ninth edition. [2016].
"For even the most seasoned attorneys, defending DUI cases has always presented special challenges. Today—due to legislative developments, the introduction of incredibly sophisticated blood alcohol-testing technologies, and an increasingly harsh prosecutorial climate—mounting a successful defense is more difficult than ever. The new Eighth Edition of Drunk Driving Defense is updated to reflect recent developments which includes a new section on Sentencing of Non-Citizens; detailed information about the SCRAM® (Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitor) device; updated state-by-state listing of DMV contacts; and expanded discussions on the offense of DUI by marijuana, the source code issue in breath testing devices, and how recent U.S. Supreme Court cases impact the admissibility of chemical test evidence in a DUI case." - publisher's description
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By Roosevelt, Kermit. Second edition. 2015.
This title provides an analytical overview of the field of conflicts and explains all major choice-of-law approaches in simple and straightforward text.
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By Hay, Peter. West. Sixth edition. 2018.
"This authoritative text covers jurisdiction and interstate and international private litigation in torts, contracts, business planning, family law (marriage, same-sex relationships, property rights, support, child custody), property, succession and estate administration, and the recognition of sister-state and foreign judgments. The text examines in depth the development and current state of approaches to choice of law. It also addresses issues of jurisdiction and applicable law in private litigation in federal court." - publisher's description
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By Borchers, Patrick J. West Academic Publishing. Fifth edition. 2020.
"Develop perspective on the conflicts of law arena with Borchers’s broad vantage point. Topics covered include issues involving domicile; jurisdiction; adjudication; statute of limitations; foreign law; contract and business cases; torts; 'renvoi'; Erie Doctrine; judgments; and family (marriage, dissolution of marriage, property incidents, and custody). Use Conflicts in a Nutshell as an introduction and review tool for students or as a quick refresher and reference tool for lawyers." - publisher's description
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By Klonoff, Robert H. West Academic Publishing. First edition. 2020.
" This text is for students taking courses in complex litigation, advanced civil procedure, or mass torts. It is also designed as a concise book for members of the bench and bar who are handling multidistrict litigation cases. Its focus is on all aspects of federal multidistrict litigation (MDL), including statistics on MDL cases; comparisons with other aggregation devices (such as class actions); the decision of the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (the Panel) to centralize cases (including the standards for centralization and the selection of the MDL district court and judge); appellate review of Panel decisions; tag-along cases; the role of the MDL transferee judge (including case management, designating lead lawyers and committees, deciding motions, conducting bellwether trials, overseeing settlements, and awarding attorneys’ fees); choice-of-law issues in MDLs; personal jurisdiction and venue issues; remand of transferred cases; federal/state coordination (including stat…
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By Spillenger, Clyde. West Academic Publishing. Third edition. 2020.
"This Concise Hornbook guides students through the complex concepts and principles underlying the law of domestic and international conflicts. The book is an indispensable aid to students and practitioners seeking to better understand the basic principles of choice of law, recognition of judgments, and the law applied in federal courts, as well as more specific developments concerning conflicts in family law, cyberspace, and international transactions." - publisher's description
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By Pfander, James E. West Academic Publishing. Fourth edition. 2021.
"Designed for students in advanced courses and newly revised, this book explains the leading principles of federal jurisdiction. It covers such landmarks as Marbury v. Madison and Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents and the rules that govern original and appellate jurisdiction, justiciability and abstention, federal habeas corpus, and sovereign immunity. It discusses the enemy combatant cases, culminating in Boumediene, and recent Supreme Court decisions on such diverse issues as the legal foundation of the Ex parte Young action, the limits of federal ingredient jurisdiction, the demise of prudential standing, and the jurisdictional nuances of consumer class action litigation. Perhaps most important, the book provides students with a sense of the argumentative possibilities available to lawyers and jurists working within the federal courts’ tradition." - publisher's description
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This is a featured Texas title Juvenile deskbook
By Texas Justice Court Training Center. Texas Justice Court Training Center. Third edition. 2021.
"This deskbook on Juvenile Law is intended to offer a practical and readily accessible source of information relating to issues you are likely to encounter in the various administrative proceedings in justice court." - from the introduction.
Download as PDF: https://gato-docs.its.txstate.edu/jcr:7723be5e-3278-4879-aedb-4ca754561686/Juvenile%20Deskbook%20Third%20Edition.pdf
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This is a featured Texas title Texas annotated family code
By Staff, Publishers Editorial. LexisNexis. 2015 Edition. c2016.
"The Texas Annotated Family Code contains the complete Family Code in an easy-to-read, portable book with on-point, relevant annotations." — publisher
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This is a featured Texas title Texas criminal practice guide
By Matthew Bender (Firm). M. Bender. 1979-.
"This guide's six volumes are arranged by section to correspond with the progression of the Texas criminal justice system, making their detailed information easy to access. Each volume contains a number of chapters divided into four parts covering legal backgrounds, procedural practice tips, sample forms, and research resources and bibliographies." - publisher's description
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This is a featured Texas title Texas family law practice and procedure
Latest received: Automatic updates. M. Bender. Second edition. 1997-.
This multivolume set provides comprehensive family law coverage including procedural explanations, drafting guides and forms, and citations to statutes/case law.
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This is a featured Texas title Texas juvenile law : An analysis of juvenile statutory and case law for Texas juvenile justice officials through the 85th Texas Legislature, 2017
By Dawson, Robert O. Texas Juvenile Probation Commission. Ninth edition. 2018.
Now in its 9th Edition, this publication from the Texas Juvenile Justice Department is designed to be a thorough discussion of Texas juvenile law and its history, with an emphasis on the practical problems faced by those who work in it.
URL: https://www2.tjjd.texas.gov/publications/legal/texas-juvenile-law-9.pdf
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By Abrams, Douglas E. West Academic Publishing. Seventh edition. 2021.
"This Nutshell follows the structure and format of the authors' casebook—Children and the Law: Doctrine, Policy and Practice. The authors have devoted entire chapters to the meaning of "parent," abuse and neglect, the foster care system, adoption, medical decision-making, support and other financial responsibilities, protective legislation, and delinquency. Representation of children is covered throughout the book. Also treated for comparative purposes are several relevant international law issues, including the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, international child labor, and U.S. tobacco exports to children overseas." - publisher's description
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By Bergman, Paul. Nolo. Eighteenth edition. 2024.
"In plain English, [this book] covers: search and seizure, drunk driving, arrests, booking and bail, public defenders, arraignment, lineups, preliminary hearings, trials, plea bargains, common defenses, evidence, sentencing, appeals."--Page [4] of cover.
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By Mays, G. Larry. 2012.
This book provides a fresh look at the way the United States is choosing to deal with some of the serious or persistent youth offenders: by transferring juvenile offenders to adult courts.
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By Feld, Barry C. West Academic Publishing. Fifth edition. 2023.
This title provides an overview of criminal legal procedures when juveniles are involved. It contains information on juveniles and police, juveniles' rights in the courtroom, and more.
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By Benton, Hannah. American Bar Association. c2010.
"This book is your road map to representing juvenile status offenders. Each chapter, written by an expert in the field, gives you the tools to successfully engage and represent youth in status offense proceedings." -Introduction
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M. Bender. 1987-.
Soler's resource provides counsel who represent youth with a detailed overview of children's rights and the statutory and case law relating to legal matters involving children. Topics range from school disciplinary matters to child witnesses and even health-care for low-income children.
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By Hudson, David L. Greenwood. Third edition. [2015].
A book that covers the legal rights of young adults in all aspects of their daily lives such as at home, at school and on the job. The third edition includes information on emerging topics such as cyber-bulling and sexting as well as recent changes to laws on privacy and LGBTQ rights.
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This is a featured Texas title Texas criminal lawyer's handbook
Latest received: Release 23, March 2023. By Daniel, Mark G. James Publishing. 2023.
"Written by two experienced criminal defense attorneys, this handbook provides in-depth practical advice on over 250 topics relating to criminal proceedings including search and seizures; bail and bonds; pretrial, trial and post-trial matters; as well as expunctions and nondisclosures." -Publisher's Description
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This is a featured Texas title Texas criminal practice guide
By Matthew Bender (Firm). M. Bender. 1979-.
"This guide's six volumes are arranged by section to correspond with the progression of the Texas criminal justice system, making their detailed information easy to access. Each volume contains a number of chapters divided into four parts covering legal backgrounds, procedural practice tips, sample forms, and research resources and bibliographies." - publisher's description
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By Ohlin, Jens David. West/Thomson. Seventh edition. 2023.
"Major emphasis is placed on the basic premises of criminal law, including its sources and general limitations. This Hornbook provides detailed discussion on the topics of responsibility, justification and excuse, inchoate crimes, accomplice, and liability. Attention is also given to subjects such as causation, insanity, and conspiracy." - publisher's description
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By Bergman, Paul. Nolo. Fifth edition. 2020.
"Unravels the mysteries of criminal law with a plain-English style that incorporates real-life examples, famous films and entertaining hypotheticals. Arranged from A to Z, this desk reference explains criminal law, from abuse excuse to writ of habeas corpus." - publisher's description
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By Streib, Victor L. West Academic Publishing. Fifth edition. 2017.
An overview of basic death penalty laws and procedures as well as more complex issues such as systemic bias and execution of the innocent.
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Latest received: Automatic updates. By Hertz, Randy. LexisNexis Matthew Bender. Seventh edition. 2015-.
This title provides an overview of the federal habeas corpus process.
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By Hertz, Randy. LexisNexis Matthew Bender. Sixth edition. 2011.
An authoritative and practical 2-volume treatise with practical advice and expert analysis from practitioners and subject matter experts.
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By King, Nancy J. 2011.
For centuries, the writ of habeas corpus has served as an important safeguard against miscarriages of justice, and today it remains at the center of some of the most contentious issues of our time—among them terrorism, immigration, crime, and the death penalty. Yet, in recent decades, habeas has been seriously abused. In this book, Nancy J. King and Joseph L. Hoffmann argue that habeas should be exercised with greater prudence.Through historical, empirical, and legal analysis, as well as illustrative case studies, the authors examine the current use of the writ in the United States and offer sound reform proposals to help ensure its ongoing vitality in today's justice system. Comprehensive and thoroughly grounded in a modern understanding of habeas corpus, this informative book will be an insightful read for legal scholars and anyone interested in the importance of habeas corpus for American government.
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By Branham, Lynn S. West Academic Publishing. Eleventh edition. 2022.
"An excellent reference tool, this book explores a range of sentencing-related topics, including the principal purposes of criminal sentences, restorative justice, guilty pleas and plea bargaining, different ways to structure sentencing systems, procedural rights during sentencing proceedings, sentencing evidence, community-based sentences, the death penalty, Eighth Amendment constraints on sentences in noncapital cases, parole release, probation and parole revocation, and enmeshed penalties (often called the “collateral consequences” of a conviction). The latter half of the book contains an illuminating overview of the constitutional rights of incarcerated people, details on litigating their civil-rights suits challenging conditions of confinement and their treatment while incarcerated, and the remedies available to them." - publisher's description
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By Advanced Criminal Law Course. State Bar of Texas, Professional Development Program. 2017.
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By Advanced Criminal Law Course. State Bar of Texas, Professional Development Program. 2018.
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By Advanced Criminal Law Course. State Bar of Texas, Professional Development Program. 2019.
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By Advanced Criminal Law Course. State Bar of Texas, Professional Development Program. 2020.
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By Advanced Criminal Law Course. State Bar of Texas, Professional Development Program. 2021.
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By Advanced Criminal Law Course. State Bar of Texas, Professional Development Program. 2022.
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By Advanced Criminal Law Course. State Bar of Texas, Professional Development Program. 2023.
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State Bar of Texas, Continuing Legal Education. 2017.
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State Bar of Texas, Continuing Legal Education. 2018.
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State Bar of Texas, Continuing Legal Education. 2019.
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State Bar of Texas, Continuing Legal Education. 2020.
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State Bar of Texas, Continuing Legal Education. 2021.
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State Bar of Texas, Continuing Legal Education. 2022.
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State Bar of Texas, Continuing Legal Education. 2023.
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State Bar of Texas, Professional Development Program. 2020.
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State Bar of Texas. 2018.
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State Bar of Texas. 2019.
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State Bar of Texas, Professional Development Program. 2017.
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State Bar of Texas. 2017.
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State Bar of Texas. 2017.
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State Bar of Texas. 2018.
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State Bar of Texas. 2019.
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State Bar of Texas. 2020.
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State Bar of Texas. 2022.
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State Bar of Texas. 2023.
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This is a featured Texas title A new start : A re-entry guide for Texas: key information for successful reintegration
By Texas Criminal Justice Coalition. Texas Criminal Justice Coalition. 2010.
A starting point for incarcerated individuals to begin a successful re-entry into society.
URL: http://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/documents/rid/RID_Article_A_New_Start.pdf
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This is a featured Texas title Bench book
Texas Municipal Courts Education Center. Latest received: 2022 Edition.
This guide, funded by a grant from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, discusses court procedures in detail and provides scripts. It is annotated with citations to the statutes, case law, the Rule of Judicial Conduct, and the Texas Rules Of Disciplinary Procedure.
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This is a featured Texas title Criminal procedure deskbook
By Texas Justice Court Training Center. Texas Justice Court Training Center. Fourth edition. 2023.
Justice courts in Texas have jurisdiction over some "fine-only misdemeanors" where jail time is not a punishment. The justice of the peace presides over these trials. This publication explains how these trials work and covers jurisdictional issues, "no shows," dismissals, deferred adjudication, appeals and new trials, and expunctions.
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This is a featured Texas title Essentials of Texas firearms law
By State Bar of Texas. State Bar of Texas. 2020.
An essential read for anyone interested in a more detailed account of the current legal landscape regarding firearms in Texas, this e-book is written by lawyers and experts in Texas and federal firearms law. It covers a variety of aspects of the subject, including self-defense, tort liability, person- and place-specific restrictions on firearms, concerns for business owners, and more.
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This is a featured Texas title Fair defense laws 2019 - 2021
By Texas Indigent Defense Commission. Texas Indigent Defense Commission. [2019].
The Texas Indigent Defense Commission provides this handbook with commentary on the Fair Defense Act, which created the blueprint for distribution of indigent defense funding in Texas.
URL: http://www.tidc.texas.gov/media/8d8760a31a1d549/fair-defense-laws.pdf
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This is a featured Texas title Forms book
Latest received: 2020 Update. Texas Municipal Courts Education Center. c2011-.
The TMCEC Forms Book provides over 250 ready-to-use forms, notices, letters, warnings, and ordinances specific for use by municipal judges, court clerks, and municipal prosecutors. These forms may be modified to suit the individual needs of each court.
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This is a featured Texas title Juvenile deskbook
By Texas Justice Court Training Center. Texas Justice Court Training Center. Third edition. 2021.
"This deskbook on Juvenile Law is intended to offer a practical and readily accessible source of information relating to issues you are likely to encounter in the various administrative proceedings in justice court." - from the introduction.
Download as PDF: https://gato-docs.its.txstate.edu/jcr:7723be5e-3278-4879-aedb-4ca754561686/Juvenile%20Deskbook%20Third%20Edition.pdf
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This is a featured Texas title Legal handbook
By Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Twelfth revised edition. 2016.
"This book is designed to serve as a legal reference guide for offenders incarcerated in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). Many legal problems can arise despite the fact (or perhaps due to the fact) that you are confined in the Texas prison system. The underlying goal of this publication is to help you understand and solve your own legal problems. " - page 1
Volume 1 on the Internet Archive: https://web.archive.org/web/20210424042217/https://www.tdcj.texas.gov/documents/scfo/Inmate_Legal_Handbook_Vol_1.pdf
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This is a featured Texas title Offender orientation handbook
By Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice. 2017. 2017.
"This handbook is designed to provide the offender population with general information along with a standard for acceptable behavior." -Adoption of Orientation Handbook
URL: http://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/documents/Offender_Orientation_Handbook_English.pdf
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This is a featured Texas title Parole in Texas : Answers to common questions
Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles. 2022.
This resource from the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles was created to help “inform offenders, the offenders’ families and other interested parties” so they may navigate the parole process more easily. It includes specific sections focused on the eligibility requirements, hearings, how parole is decided, and more.
Read online: https://www.tdcj.texas.gov/bpp/publications/PIT_English.pdf
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This is a featured Texas title Representing the mentally ill offender : An evaluation of advocacy alternatives
By Texas. Texas Task Force on Indigent Defense. 2010.
This report provides study methods and conclusions from a two-year evaluation of the two most common ways through which attorneys advocate for mentally ill defendants in Texas.
URL: https://ppri.tamu.edu/files/Representing_the_Mentally_Ill_Offender.pdf
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This is a featured Texas title Texas annotated criminal code
By Staff, Publishers Editorial. LexisNexis. 2022 Edition. 2022.
"The Texas Annotated Criminal Code facilitates quick and dependable research and interpretation of Texas legislation. Perfect for the specialized or large firm, this comprehensive volume includes statutes from Code topics relevant to the practice of criminal law. All statutes and amendments are updated from the latest regular session and called session. In addition to amendments made each year, the LexisNexis attorney-editors have included material on many related topics" - publisher's description
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This is a featured Texas title Texas annotated family code
By Staff, Publishers Editorial. LexisNexis. 2015 Edition. c2016.
"The Texas Annotated Family Code contains the complete Family Code in an easy-to-read, portable book with on-point, relevant annotations." — publisher
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This is a featured Texas title Texas criminal codes & rules : Annotated
Latest received: 2021 Edition. By Texas. Texas Lawyer Press. 2018-.
"Up-to-date and easy-to-read, Texas Criminal Codes & Rules Annotated contains over 1900 annotations. Also: New Legislative Amendments, Cases and Annotations; Court of Criminal Appeals cases of first impression interpreting the Code of Criminal Procedure, Penal Code and Rules of Evidence and Appellate Procedure; Code of Criminal Procedure and Penal Code; Selected portions of the Health & Safety; Code and Transportation Code; Updated Rules of Evidence and Rules of Appellate Procedure, Controlled Substances Act, Chart Regarding Legal and Factual Sufficiency, A Glossary of Spanish Legal Terms for Texas Criminal Practice." - publisher's description
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This is a featured Texas title Texas criminal forms
By Gill, Robert K. James Publishing. 2020.
"[In this book] you receive new forms and practice tips, plus revised and/or updated coverage of the law, to help you navigate the issues that may arise at various stages of a criminal case." -Publisher's Description
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This is a featured Texas title Texas criminal jury charges
By Berry, Elizabeth. James Publishing. 2023.
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This is a featured Texas title Texas criminal law : Cases and materials
By Klein, Dorie. Carolina Academic Press. Second edition. 2018.
"Designed for use in a 1L Criminal Law course, this new casebook covers the traditional criminal law topics; because Texas is a Model Penal Code jurisdiction, it focuses primarily on Texas cases and statutes. Student self-assessment features include comprehension questions to test understanding of the basic concepts, as well as discussion questions that test students’ ability to apply the basic concepts beyond the facts of the presented case. Practice multiple-choice and essay questions at the end of most chapters give students additional opportunities to assess their knowledge." - publisher's description
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This is a featured Texas title Texas criminal lawyer's handbook
Latest received: Release 23, March 2023. By Daniel, Mark G. James Publishing. 2023.
"Written by two experienced criminal defense attorneys, this handbook provides in-depth practical advice on over 250 topics relating to criminal proceedings including search and seizures; bail and bonds; pretrial, trial and post-trial matters; as well as expunctions and nondisclosures." -Publisher's Description
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This is a featured Texas title Texas criminal practice guide
By Matthew Bender (Firm). M. Bender. 1979-.
"This guide's six volumes are arranged by section to correspond with the progression of the Texas criminal justice system, making their detailed information easy to access. Each volume contains a number of chapters divided into four parts covering legal backgrounds, procedural practice tips, sample forms, and research resources and bibliographies." - publisher's description
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This is a featured Texas title Texas criminal procedure & the offender with mental illness
By The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Texas (NAMI). The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Texas. Sixth edition. 2019.
This online educational guide for the public and practitioners, now in its new sixth edition, provides an analysis of the laws regarding offenders with mental illness, including a discussion of appropriate treatment, competency to stand trial, the insanity defense, and post-conviction issues.
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This is a featured Texas title Texas drunk driving law
Latest received: 2024 Edition. By Hoelscher, Joseph F. Matthew Bender & Company, Inc. 2017-.
"LexisNexis Practice Guide: Texas Drunk Driving Law is designed to guide you step-by-step through your practice of drunk driving law. The Practice Guide provides comprehensive coverage of the essentials for trial practice, supported by citations to the most relevant state and federal case law, rules, and statutes. This indispensable guidebook for maintaining a successful DWI practice contains numerous sample forms, helpful practice tips, and authoritative resources." - publisher's description
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This is a featured Texas title Texas family law practice and procedure
Latest received: Automatic updates. M. Bender. Second edition. 1997-.
This multivolume set provides comprehensive family law coverage including procedural explanations, drafting guides and forms, and citations to statutes/case law.
Note: This is a very popular item and is currently in high demand! Please e-mail or call the library at 512-463-1722 if you need a short excerpt from this e-book while it is checked out by another person.
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This is a featured Texas title Texas juvenile law : An analysis of juvenile statutory and case law for Texas juvenile justice officials through the 85th Texas Legislature, 2017
By Dawson, Robert O. Texas Juvenile Probation Commission. Ninth edition. 2018.
Now in its 9th Edition, this publication from the Texas Juvenile Justice Department is designed to be a thorough discussion of Texas juvenile law and its history, with an emphasis on the practical problems faced by those who work in it.
URL: https://www2.tjjd.texas.gov/publications/legal/texas-juvenile-law-9.pdf
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This is a featured Texas title Texas small-firm practice tools
By Stormer, Cindy. James Publishing, Inc. 2024.
With over 560 forms for 16 practice areas, bring order and method to your practice, tackle new areas with confidence, and avoid omissions and wasted effort. This series includes step-by-step procedures, voice-of-experience tips, answers to common questions, mistakes to avoid, tax considerations, and practice checklists for small firms.
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Latest received: Twelfth edition (2020). By Columbia Human Rights Law Review. Columbia Human Rights Law Review. 1977-.
"If you have been convicted of a crime and sentenced to prison, A Jailhouse Lawyer’s Manual (the 'JLM') is for you. It contains information about challenging your conviction or your sentence, what your rights are while you are in prison, and different ways to obtain an early release from prison." -Chapter 1
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By Advanced Criminal Law Course. State Bar of Texas, Professional Development Program. 2017.
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By Advanced Criminal Law Course. State Bar of Texas, Professional Development Program. 2018.
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By Advanced Criminal Law Course. State Bar of Texas, Professional Development Program. 2019.
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By Advanced Criminal Law Course. State Bar of Texas, Professional Development Program. 2020.
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By Advanced Criminal Law Course. State Bar of Texas, Professional Development Program. 2021.
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By Advanced Criminal Law Course. State Bar of Texas, Professional Development Program. 2022.
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By Advanced Criminal Law Course. State Bar of Texas, Professional Development Program. 2023.
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By Cammack, Mark E. West Acadmic Publishing. Third edition. 2016.
"Designed for use as supplemental reading in an advanced criminal procedure course on the post-investigation processing of a criminal case. Includes a clear, concise, and thorough narrative explanation of the issues involved in the prosecution and adjudication of a criminal case, from the decision to prosecute and pre-trial release through to sentencing, appeal and collateral attack. Ideal reference for students and practitioners." - publisher's description
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By Edgeworth, Dee R. American Bar Association. Third;3. 2014.
This updated and expanded third edition of the best-selling book|Asset Forfeiture: Practice and Procedure in State and Federal Courts is a useful "How To" guide to common legal and practical issues faced by attorneys litigating cases involving asset forfeiture. Asset Forfeiture|or asset recovery|allows jurisdictions to freeze or seize properties which are either the proceeds of crime or the instrumentalities of crime. Instrumentalities of crime are properties that were used to facilitate crime; for example|cars used to transport illegal narcotics. This program has become a key part of the government's efforts to combat major criminal activities. It has helped stem the mounting societal costs associated with financially motivated crime and to take the financial incentive out of criminal activity. These strategies included the freezing|seizing|and confiscation of assets - better known as asset forfeiture. This book is written for both the criminal defense attorney and the criminal prosec…
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By Cohen, Barak. American Bar Association. 2021.
This primer from the American Bar Association looks at how changes in state and federal laws have shaped the cannabis industry over the last several decades. Chapters review tax, finance, and insurance issues for cannabis businesses, recent cannabis litigation, and regulation of cannabis products, among other subjects.
URL: https://lexisdl.com/library/txsll/title/6439030
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By Houppert, Karen. 2013.
Originally published to mark the 50th anniversary of Gideon v. Wainwright, this title explores the legacy of that landmark Supreme Court decision by sharing the stories of defendants around the county who have relied on public defenders for representation.
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By Abrams, Douglas E. West Academic Publishing. Seventh edition. 2021.
"This Nutshell follows the structure and format of the authors' casebook—Children and the Law: Doctrine, Policy and Practice. The authors have devoted entire chapters to the meaning of "parent," abuse and neglect, the foster care system, adoption, medical decision-making, support and other financial responsibilities, protective legislation, and delinquency. Representation of children is covered throughout the book. Also treated for comparative purposes are several relevant international law issues, including the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, international child labor, and U.S. tobacco exports to children overseas." - publisher's description
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By Roosevelt, Kermit. Second edition. 2015.
This title provides an analytical overview of the field of conflicts and explains all major choice-of-law approaches in simple and straightforward text.
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By Hay, Peter. West. Sixth edition. 2018.
"This authoritative text covers jurisdiction and interstate and international private litigation in torts, contracts, business planning, family law (marriage, same-sex relationships, property rights, support, child custody), property, succession and estate administration, and the recognition of sister-state and foreign judgments. The text examines in depth the development and current state of approaches to choice of law. It also addresses issues of jurisdiction and applicable law in private litigation in federal court." - publisher's description
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By Borchers, Patrick J. West Academic Publishing. Fifth edition. 2020.
"Develop perspective on the conflicts of law arena with Borchers’s broad vantage point. Topics covered include issues involving domicile; jurisdiction; adjudication; statute of limitations; foreign law; contract and business cases; torts; 'renvoi'; Erie Doctrine; judgments; and family (marriage, dissolution of marriage, property incidents, and custody). Use Conflicts in a Nutshell as an introduction and review tool for students or as a quick refresher and reference tool for lawyers." - publisher's description
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By Weismann, Miriam F. American Bar Association. ;1. 2014.
This important book examines the financial and legal consequences of corporate crime while delving into a broader perspective for the practitioner on the motivations of corporate crime, the financial schemes involved, what the law prohibits, how to engage in effective damage control and more. This is a must-have resource for anyone concerned with white-collar crime.
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By Nickell, Joe. 2014.
The O.J. Simpson trial. The Lindbergh kidnapping. The death of Marilyn Monroe. The assassination of the Romanovs. The Atlanta child murders. All controversial cases. All investigated with the latest techniques in forensic science. Nationally respected investigators Joe Nickell and John Fischer explain the science behind the criminal investigations that have captured the nation's attention. Crime Science is the only comprehensive guide to forensics. Without being overly technical or treating scientific techniques superficially, the authors introduce readers to the work of firearms experts, document examiners, fingerprint technicians, medical examiners, and forensic anthropologists. Each topic is treated in a separate chapter, in a clear and understandable style. Nickell and Fisher describe fingerprint classification and autopsies, explain how fibers link victims to their killers, and examine the science underlying DNA profiling and toxicological analysis. From weapons analysis...
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By Block, Frederic. American Bar Association. 1;2019-06. 2019.
The government has no power greater than to take away a person's freedom or even life. We trust our judges to balance justice and mercy to arrive at an appropriate sentence when a person has been convicted of a crime. Yet to a large extent, how a judge goes about this process is invisible to the lawyers in a case, the public, and even to the criminal defendant being sentenced. To be sure, judges often give reasons for their sentences, such as explaining when their sentence is dictated by a statute requiring a mandatory minimum sentence or how the punish-ment fits under the sentencing guidelines. But the human dimension of this - how a judge actually balances justice and mercy, what a judge feels in putting a person in prison for a long time or condemning a person to death - is rarely publicly explored. Judge Frederic Block, a long-time federal district court judge, has written a book which describes the experience of a human being punishing other human beings. Judge Block does this by …
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By Ingram, Jefferson L. 12. 2014.
Criminal Evidence is a well-respected and trusted introduction to the rules of criminal evidence for criminal justice students and professionals. The first half of this book follows the Federal Rules of Evidence in its explanation of how evidence is collected, preserved, and presented in criminal court. The second half provides a selection of relevant criminal court cases that reinforce these basics and provide the context of how these rules are currently practiced. Readers will have an understanding of how concepts of evidence operate to convict the guilty and acquit the innocent. Part of the John C. Klotter Justice Administration Legal Series, this twelfth edition provides many updates, new references to recent cases, and a current version of the Federal Rules of Evidence. Student aids include chapter outlines, key terms and concepts lists, a glossary, a table of cases cited, and online interactive case studies. Teacher resources include Instructor's Guide,...
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Latest received: Automatic updates. By Imwinkelried, Edward J. Lexis Law Pub. Third edition. c2015-.
"Criminal Evidentiary Foundations tells you with precision how to lay foundations for your most critical evidence to be admitted in a criminal trial. Expert authors Edward J. Imwinkelried and Daniel D. Blinka quide you through converting abstract evidentiary doctrine into concrete lines of questioning, with phrasing of questions on direct and cross-examination explained in detail and hundreds of sample foundational questions adapted to specific criminal cases." -publisher's description
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By Bergman, Paul. Nolo. Fifth edition. 2020.
"Unravels the mysteries of criminal law with a plain-English style that incorporates real-life examples, famous films and entertaining hypotheticals. Arranged from A to Z, this desk reference explains criminal law, from abuse excuse to writ of habeas corpus." - publisher's description
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By Ohlin, Jens David. West/Thomson. Seventh edition. 2023.
"Major emphasis is placed on the basic premises of criminal law, including its sources and general limitations. This Hornbook provides detailed discussion on the topics of responsibility, justification and excuse, inchoate crimes, accomplice, and liability. Attention is also given to subjects such as causation, insanity, and conspiracy." - publisher's description
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State Bar of Texas, Continuing Legal Education. 2017.
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State Bar of Texas, Continuing Legal Education. 2018.
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State Bar of Texas, Continuing Legal Education. 2019.
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State Bar of Texas, Continuing Legal Education. 2020.
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State Bar of Texas, Continuing Legal Education. 2021.
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State Bar of Texas, Continuing Legal Education. 2022.
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State Bar of Texas, Continuing Legal Education. 2023.
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By Kennedy, Joseph E. West. Seventh edition. 2024.
"This guide helps you gain an overview of and develop perspective on the area of criminal law. It is organized into eight sections for quick reference. Expert discussion explores punishment, specific crimes, and the ingredients of a crime such as mens rea and actus reus. Other topics covered include special defenses, the burden of proof, and inchoate and group criminality. It also reflects on the limitations of criminal law." - publisher's description
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West Academic Publishing. First edition. 2013.
This collection of case stories illustrates the balance, continuity, and evolution in substantive criminal law doctrine in light of the social and political contexts in which those doctrines are perennially tested.
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By LaFave, Wayne. [West Academic Publishing]. Sixth edition. 2017.
This soup-to-nuts treatise covers all major areas of criminal procedure.
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By Israel, Jerold H. West Academic Publishing. Ninth edition. c2020.
"This nutshell is intended for use by law students of constitutional criminal procedure. It is a succinct analysis of the constitutional standards of major current significance. This is not a text on criminal procedure, but rather about constitutional criminal procedure. It avoids describing the non-constitutional standards applied in each state and federally. The text provides the scope and highlights you need to excel in understanding this field. This will enable you to answer exam questions more quickly and accurately, and enhance your skills as an attorney." - publisher's description
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By del Carmen, Rolando V. 2010.
In any episode of the popular television show Law and Order, questions of police procedure in collecting evidence often arise. Was a search legal? Was the evidence obtained lawfully? Did the police follow the rules in pursuing their case? While the show depicts fictional cases and scenarios, police procedure with regard to search and seizure is a real and significant issue in the criminal justice system today. The subject of many Supreme Court decisions, they seriously impact the way police pursue their investigations, the way prosecutors proceed with their cases, and the way defense attorneys defend their clients. This book answers these questions and explains these decisions in accessible and easy to follow language. Each chapter explores a separate case or series of cases involving the application of the Fourth Amendment to current police investigatory practices or prosecutorial conduct of the criminal trial. The police-related cases involve topics such as searches of...
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By Marcus, Paul. American Bar Association. 5;2018-12. 2019.
?This comprehensive guide will assist anyone involved in the criminal justice system and will serve as an especially valuable guide for new prosecutors or defense attorneys entering the field. The text gives a broad overview of criminal procedure from investigation all the way through post-conviction reviews. The authors discuss complex topics such as standing, fruit of the poisonous tree, car stops, the privilege against self-incrimination, eyewitness identification, habeas corpus, and double jeopardy in both the civilian and military settings. All the principal Supreme Court decisions are explained: Mapp, Gates, Gideon, Wade, Miranda, Brady, and many others.
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By Hernández, César Cuauhtémoc García. American Bar Association. First edition. 2016.
At its most basic, "crimmigration" law describes the convergence of two distinct bodies of law: criminal law and procedure with immigration law and procedure. For most of the nation's history, these operated almost entirely free of the other. Criminal law and procedure was thought to be the province of prosecutors, criminal defense attorneys, and the state and federal judges who oversee criminal prosecutions every day. Immigration law, in contrast, was confined to immigration courts housed within the executive branch of the federal government and staffed by immigration attorneys, immigration judges, and prosecutors employed for many years by the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) and now the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). With this in mind, Crimmigration Law lays out crimmigration law's contours. It tracks the legal developments that have created crimmigration law and explains the many ways in which the stark line that once appeared to keep criminal law firmly divided…
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By Hernández, César Cuauhtémoc Garcia. American Bar Association. Second edition. 2021.
At its most basic, "crimmigration" law describes the convergence of two distinct bodies of law: criminal law and procedure with immigration law and procedure. For most of the nation’s history, these operated almost entirely free of the other. Criminal law and procedure was thought to be the province of prosecutors, criminal defense attorneys, and the state and federal judges who oversee criminal prosecutions every day. Immigration law, in contrast, was confined to immigration courts housed within the executive branch of the federal government and staffed by immigration attorneys, immigration judges, and prosecutors employed for many years by the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) and now the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). With this in mind, Crimmigration Law lays out crimmigration law’s contours. It tracks the legal developments that have created crimmigration law and explains the many ways in which the stark line that once appeared to keep criminal law firmly divided…
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By Streib, Victor L. West Academic Publishing. Fifth edition. 2017.
An overview of basic death penalty laws and procedures as well as more complex issues such as systemic bias and execution of the innocent.
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By Mays, G. Larry. 2012.
This book provides a fresh look at the way the United States is choosing to deal with some of the serious or persistent youth offenders: by transferring juvenile offenders to adult courts.
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By Weisberg, D. Kelly. West Academic Publishing. First edition. 2019.
This Hornbook is a comprehensive, well-researched overview of all aspects of state and federal law on domestic violence, including the pending VAWA Reauthorization bill before Congress, as well as in-depth coverage on topics such as abuse, child welfare, tort remedies and firearms regulation.
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Latest received: Automatic updates. By Taylor, Lawrence. Aspen Publishers. Ninth edition. [2016].
"For even the most seasoned attorneys, defending DUI cases has always presented special challenges. Today—due to legislative developments, the introduction of incredibly sophisticated blood alcohol-testing technologies, and an increasingly harsh prosecutorial climate—mounting a successful defense is more difficult than ever. The new Eighth Edition of Drunk Driving Defense is updated to reflect recent developments which includes a new section on Sentencing of Non-Citizens; detailed information about the SCRAM® (Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitor) device; updated state-by-state listing of DMV contacts; and expanded discussions on the offense of DUI by marijuana, the source code issue in breath testing devices, and how recent U.S. Supreme Court cases impact the admissibility of chemical test evidence in a DUI case." - publisher's description
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By Turvey, Brent E. 2013.
Ethics courses are a vital component of forensic science degree programs, and Ethical Justice is a resource specifically designed for instructors and students of forensic science and criminology. Case-based, and emphasizing practical ethical issues as opposed to ethics theory, this book provides a solid foundation in ethical dilemmas that can confront both students and professionals in the field. Encompassing issues arising in academia, law enforcement, and court and corrections systems, Ethical Justice is an inclusive, relevant work in applied ethics written by practitioners who also teach forensic science and criminology. Serves as a valuable text for ethics courses in forensic science and criminology, and provides case studies to illustrate issues in real-life situations.
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By Imwinkelried, Edward J. LexisNexis. Fifth edition. 2023.
"Exculpatory Evidence, Fourth Edition offers a comprehensive study of the evolution of case law defining the scope of the constitutional right to present exculpatory evidence, which has been used to override virtually every type of evidentiary exclusionary rule. The authors point out incisive constitutional arguments and effective trial defense strategies to foil evidentiary privileges and put the prosecution on guard." -pulisher's description
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By Loftus, Elizabeth F. LexisNexis. Sixth edition. 2019.
Eyewitness Testimony uses psychological principles to examine the potential for erroneous eyewitness testimony, and applies them practically to the entire life of a lawsuit, from witness interviews, through discovery and motions practice, and all stages of trial, to closing arguments and the verdict.
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By Cary, Robert M. American Bar Association. 1;1. 2014.
In nearly every criminal case, information is at a premium for both sides. Discovery plays a major role in federal criminal cases as it includes recordings, documents, electronic data, or tangible objects as well as unwritten information such as witness statements that have not been recorded or memorialized in writing. The rare value of information in a criminal case lies partly in its inaccessibility, as the parties' right to discovery is relatively narrow. Because discovery rights in charged criminal cases are limited, the parties often must litigate vigorously and creatively to obtain significant information. Federal Criminal Discovery thoroughly covers each of the different methods of discovery available to the parties in federal criminal cases. It serves as an invaluable resource for judges, academics, prosecutors, and defense lawyers by providing an exhaustive discussion on the statutory and constitutional bases for discovery, and by covering the existing law fairly while exami…
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Latest received: Automatic updates. By Hertz, Randy. LexisNexis Matthew Bender. Seventh edition. 2015-.
This title provides an overview of the federal habeas corpus process.
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By Hertz, Randy. LexisNexis Matthew Bender. Sixth edition. 2011.
An authoritative and practical 2-volume treatise with practical advice and expert analysis from practitioners and subject matter experts.
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By Klonoff, Robert H. West Academic Publishing. First edition. 2020.
" This text is for students taking courses in complex litigation, advanced civil procedure, or mass torts. It is also designed as a concise book for members of the bench and bar who are handling multidistrict litigation cases. Its focus is on all aspects of federal multidistrict litigation (MDL), including statistics on MDL cases; comparisons with other aggregation devices (such as class actions); the decision of the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (the Panel) to centralize cases (including the standards for centralization and the selection of the MDL district court and judge); appellate review of Panel decisions; tag-along cases; the role of the MDL transferee judge (including case management, designating lead lawyers and committees, deciding motions, conducting bellwether trials, overseeing settlements, and awarding attorneys’ fees); choice-of-law issues in MDLs; personal jurisdiction and venue issues; remand of transferred cases; federal/state coordination (including stat…
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United States Sentencing Commission.
The Federal Sentencing Guidelines are rules that set out a uniform sentencing policy for individuals and organizations convicted of felonies and serious (Class A) misdemeanors in the United States federal courts system.
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By King, Nancy J. 2011.
For centuries, the writ of habeas corpus has served as an important safeguard against miscarriages of justice, and today it remains at the center of some of the most contentious issues of our time—among them terrorism, immigration, crime, and the death penalty. Yet, in recent decades, habeas has been seriously abused. In this book, Nancy J. King and Joseph L. Hoffmann argue that habeas should be exercised with greater prudence.Through historical, empirical, and legal analysis, as well as illustrative case studies, the authors examine the current use of the writ in the United States and offer sound reform proposals to help ensure its ongoing vitality in today's justice system. Comprehensive and thoroughly grounded in a modern understanding of habeas corpus, this informative book will be an insightful read for legal scholars and anyone interested in the importance of habeas corpus for American government.
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State Bar of Texas, Professional Development Program. 2020.
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State Bar of Texas. 2018.
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State Bar of Texas. 2019.
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State Bar of Texas, Professional Development Program. 2017.
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By Kramer, Mary E. American Immigration Lawyers Association. Ninth edition. 2021.
This e-book provides an excellent introduction on how to assist clients who are not U.S. citizens and who have been accused or convicted of a crime.
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By Stewart, David P. West Academic Publishing. 2014.
"The Nutshell is intended as an introduction for students taking a first course in international criminal law as well as practitioners with little or no familiarity with the field. After a brief introduction to the history of international criminal law (from its origins through Nuremburg to the ad hoc tribunals for the Former Yugoslavia and Rwanda), it summarizes basic principles of international accountability (such as the doctrine of “legality”) and concepts of international criminal jurisdiction (including “universal” jurisdiction). Several chapters focus on the International Criminal Court, in particular its substantive jurisdiction (genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and aggression), modes of liability and available defenses. Additional chapters cover the purposes and procedures of extradition (and its alternatives, such as “rendition”) and mutual legal assistance (obtaining evidence abroad for use in criminal cases). Attention is also given to the major “transnational …
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By Feld, Barry C. West Academic Publishing. Fifth edition. 2023.
This title provides an overview of criminal legal procedures when juveniles are involved. It contains information on juveniles and police, juveniles' rights in the courtroom, and more.
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By Feinman, Jay M. Oxford University Press. Fifth edition. 2018.
This e-book takes a broad look at foundational topics in the law, including the basic litigation process, constitutional law and rights, property law, tort law, and criminal law and procedure, and is an excellent beginner’s resource to understanding the basics of the legal system in the United States.
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By Klein, George C. 2012.
This book is about the intersection of mental health institutions and the criminal justice system. It explains how the meshing of institutional imperatives, professional ideologies, budgetary considerations, and time constraints create the “politics of mental health.”
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By Wright, Charles Alan. West Academic Publishing. Eighth edition. 2017.
"This title offers practical guidance and comprehensive coverage on all aspects of federal court jurisdiction and litigation procedure, as well as the relationship between the state and federal courts. Text reviews the federal judicial system; judicial power of the United States; diversity of citizenship; venue; law applied in federal courts; pleadings, trials, and judgments; and appellate court and Supreme Court jurisdiction." - publisher's description
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By Osbeck, Mark K. West Academic Publishing. Second edition. 2022.
An overview of marijuana law in the United States including: public policy, legal history, constitutional law, criminal law, and legal issues that concern marijuana-related businesses.
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By Myers, John E. B. West Academic Publishing. Third edition. 2022.
"Mental illness and intellectual disability (formerly called mental retardation) impact 20% of Americans, and have enormous personal, legal, and policy implications for patients, families, and society. This Nutshell introduces you to the broad range of criminal and civil issues in mental health law, including diagnosis of mental illness; expert testimony on mental health issues; civil commitment; competence to stand trial; the insanity defense; various competencies; ethical/legal issues facing mental health professionals, including informed consent, confidentiality, privilege, and malpractice; discrimination against persons with mental illness; financial and medical benefits for disabled persons." - publisher's description
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Latest received: Oct. 2022 Update. By Schlueter, David A. LexisNexis. Tenth edition. 2018.
This definitive one-volume work is a user-friendly guide through the unique procedural and substantive rules governing military criminal justice practice. It is designed to assist those who practice military justice, both civilian and military, as well as those studying the military justice system. Supported with cites to thousands of cases, statutory provisions, and regulations, the text covers virtually every aspect of military criminal law — from arrest to appeal, substantive crimes, and nonjudicial punishment.The eBook versions of this title feature links to Lexis Advance for further legal research options.
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By Shanor, Charles A. West. Fourth edition. 2013.
" The fourth edition of Military Law in a Nutshell by Charles A. Shanor and L. Lynn Hogue has been thoroughly revised and updated. It is designed to make available to law students and military lawyers a succinct summary of military law and military justice. It has been adapted to serve as a companion to current casebooks in the field, as well as to provide an authoritative resource for those seeking an introduction to the unique aspects of military law and military justice. The new edition takes account of changes in the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), such as, Article 2(a)(10), extending court-martial jurisdiction over civilian contractors, and cases marking its application, e.g., United States v. Ali, 71 M.J. 256 (C.A.A.F. 2012), evolving issues regarding public access to court-martial proceedings, e.g., Center for Constitutional Rights v. United States, ___M.J.___, 2013 WL 1663084 (C.A.A.F. 2013) and the impact of the Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act and its amend…
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By Broome, Susan. James Publishing. 2019.
This book contains sample jury selection questions for 26 different types of civil and criminal cases covering more than 150 distinct topics, including: assault & battery, breach of contract, civil rights violations (1983), domestic violence, employment discrimination, fraud, homicide, medical malpractice, pain and suffering.
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By Spillenger, Clyde. West Academic Publishing. Third edition. 2020.
"This Concise Hornbook guides students through the complex concepts and principles underlying the law of domestic and international conflicts. The book is an indispensable aid to students and practitioners seeking to better understand the basic principles of choice of law, recognition of judgments, and the law applied in federal courts, as well as more specific developments concerning conflicts in family law, cyberspace, and international transactions." - publisher's description
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By LaFave, Wayne R. West Academic Publishing. Third edition. 2017.
"Expertly written to provide comprehensive coverage of the most crucial issues in a course, the Concise Hornbook Series features concise analyses by prominent scholars of basic areas of the law. The Series focuses on core principles and concepts fundamental to understanding the subject matter. LaFave's Principles of Criminal Law provides detailed discussion on the topics of responsibility, justification and excuse, inchoate crimes and accomplice liability. The book also gives attention to subjects such as causation, insanity and conspiracy." - publisher's description
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By Weaver, Russell L. West Academic Publishing. Eighth edition. 2024.
"This book gives you everything you need to know about basic criminal procedure principles, presented in a no-nonsense fashion. It includes references to recent, relevant decisions handed down by the United States Supreme Court. In addition, Principles of Criminal Procedure contains helpful study devices such as 'focal points' at the beginning of each chapter, and 'points to remember' at the end of each section. This is the only study aid you will need to help you understand basic criminal procedure principles in U.S. law." - publisher's description
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By LaFave, Wayne. West. Second edition. 2009.
This book examines the constitutionalization of criminal procedure and focuses on various investigative procedures.
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By LaFave, Wayne. West. Second edition. 2009.
This title examines the more formal part of the criminal process, from bail to post-conviction review.
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By Sutherland, Edwin Hardin. AltaMira Press. Eleventh edition. 2013.
This classic has been the most authoritative text in the field since 1924. The thoroughly revised Eleventh Edition continues to provide a sound, sophisticated, sociological treatment of the principal issues in criminology.
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By Pfander, James E. West Academic Publishing. Fourth edition. 2021.
"Designed for students in advanced courses and newly revised, this book explains the leading principles of federal jurisdiction. It covers such landmarks as Marbury v. Madison and Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents and the rules that govern original and appellate jurisdiction, justiciability and abstention, federal habeas corpus, and sovereign immunity. It discusses the enemy combatant cases, culminating in Boumediene, and recent Supreme Court decisions on such diverse issues as the legal foundation of the Ex parte Young action, the limits of federal ingredient jurisdiction, the demise of prudential standing, and the jurisdictional nuances of consumer class action litigation. Perhaps most important, the book provides students with a sense of the argumentative possibilities available to lawyers and jurists working within the federal courts’ tradition." - publisher's description
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By Abramson, Leslie W. West Academic Publishing. First edition. 2021, c2022.
This title, available online through West Academic, examines how various landmark decisions and other more nuanced cases shape the way the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments can influence criminal investigations. With chapters on probable cause, search warrants, and right to counsel, this title is designed to supply attorneys and law students with a “comprehensive though concise” treatise.
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By Love, Angus R. Pennsylvania Institutional Law Project. 2013.
A guide to correctional law decisions of the Supreme Court of the United States & the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
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By U.S. Department of Justice. U.S. Department of Justice. 2015.
Anyone who uses a computer is aware of how viruses, worms, computer intrusions, and denial of service attacks can compromise safety and security. This manual, authored by the U.S. Department of Justice, provides an up-to-date examination of the federal laws that relate to the prosecution of computer or cyber crimes.
URL: https://www.justice.gov/sites/default/files/criminal-ccips/legacy/2015/01/14/ccmanual.pdf
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By Benton, Hannah. American Bar Association. c2010.
"This book is your road map to representing juvenile status offenders. Each chapter, written by an expert in the field, gives you the tools to successfully engage and represent youth in status offense proceedings." -Introduction
Read online: https://www.njjn.org/uploads/digital-library/resource_1527.pdf
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M. Bender. 1987-.
Soler's resource provides counsel who represent youth with a detailed overview of children's rights and the statutory and case law relating to legal matters involving children. Topics range from school disciplinary matters to child witnesses and even health-care for low-income children.
Read online: https://lexisdl.com/library/txsll/set/501767
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By Davis, Robert C. RAND Corporation. 2010.
This book discusses how some clinics have won significant gains at the appellate and federal court levels concerning victim standing, the rights to be consulted and heard, and the right to privacy. Some have won significant victories in gaining standing for victims and expanding the definition of particular rights. Others are enjoined in the battle. But all have raised awareness of victims' rights in the justice system.
Read online: https://lexisdl.com/library/txsll/title/322564
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State Bar of Texas. 2017.
Read online: https://lexisdl.com/library/txsll/title/5118315
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State Bar of Texas. 2017.
Read online: https://lexisdl.com/library/txsll/title/4878160
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State Bar of Texas. 2018.
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State Bar of Texas. 2019.
Read online: https://lexisdl.com/library/txsll/title/4878171
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State Bar of Texas. 2020.
Read online: https://lexisdl.com/library/txsll/title/6145901
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State Bar of Texas. 2022.
Read online: https://lexisdl.com/library/txsll/title/9183481
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State Bar of Texas. 2023.
Read online: https://lexisdl.com/library/txsll/title/10157927
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By Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision. Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision. [2009-].
"This presentation of the Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision rules offers users a unique method for following, interpreting and understanding ICAOS rules. The ICAOS rules are divided into Introduction and 6 logical progression chapters." - publisher's description.
URL: https://www.interstatecompact.org/step-by-step
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By Watson, Camilla E. West Academic Publishing. Sixth edition. 2022.
"[This resource is] designed to acquaint [readers] with the theoretical and practical aspects of tax practice, from administrative or civil actions involving the Internal Revenue Service to criminal prosecutions brought by the Department of Justice. Specific coverage includes IRS and treasury rulemaking; IRS confidentiality and disclosure; ethical issues of tax practice; civil audits and administrative appeals; assessment issues; the collection process; civil and criminal penalties; statutes of limitations; civil litigation considerations in the various tax forums; civil and criminal IRS investigations; and tax crimes and prosecution." - publisher's description
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By Hudson, David L. Greenwood. Third edition. [2015].
A book that covers the legal rights of young adults in all aspects of their daily lives such as at home, at school and on the job. The third edition includes information on emerging topics such as cyber-bulling and sexting as well as recent changes to laws on privacy and LGBTQ rights.
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By Bergman, Paul. Nolo. Eighteenth edition. 2024.
"In plain English, [this book] covers: search and seizure, drunk driving, arrests, booking and bail, public defenders, arraignment, lineups, preliminary hearings, trials, plea bargains, common defenses, evidence, sentencing, appeals."--Page [4] of cover.
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By Branham, Lynn S. West Academic Publishing. Eleventh edition. 2022.
"An excellent reference tool, this book explores a range of sentencing-related topics, including the principal purposes of criminal sentences, restorative justice, guilty pleas and plea bargaining, different ways to structure sentencing systems, procedural rights during sentencing proceedings, sentencing evidence, community-based sentences, the death penalty, Eighth Amendment constraints on sentences in noncapital cases, parole release, probation and parole revocation, and enmeshed penalties (often called the “collateral consequences” of a conviction). The latter half of the book contains an illuminating overview of the constitutional rights of incarcerated people, details on litigating their civil-rights suits challenging conditions of confinement and their treatment while incarcerated, and the remedies available to them." - publisher's description
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By Podgor, Ellen S. West. 2018.
Authored by leading academics, this hornbook provides a general overview of white collar crime with in-depth analysis on the substantive and procedural aspects on crimes such as conspiracy, fraud and corruption.
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By Podgor, Ellen S. West Academic Publishing. Sixth edition. 2021, c2022.
"This text provides a broad overview of white collar crime, including procedural and evidentiary issues. It covers specific offenses such as mail and bank fraud, securities fraud, obstruction of justice, bribery, the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), and computer crimes. It covers procedural topics such as those related to grand jury and administrative agency investigations, self-incrimination, and parallel proceedings. Also discussed are punishment and sanctions for white collar crimes." -publisher's description
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