Criminal Law and Procedure for the Paralegal
By Neal R. Bevans
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Now newly updated and expanded, the Second Edition of this popular text provides a concise, realistic, hands-on guide to the fascinating and rewarding practice of criminal law. CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE FOR THE PARALEGAL offers a highly practical introduction to the field, exploring essential legal principles and their applications through a series of real-world cases, including prosecution, defense, and appellate processes. Drawing on his extensive experience as a criminal defense attorney, an assistant district attorney, and a college instructor, the author brings the world of prosecutors, defense attorneys, and paralegals to life with a uniquely engaging, reader-friendly style ideal for today's learners. The text also addresses relevant Supreme Court decisions and their ramifications and offers insights from actual paralegals and examples from real cases. Suitable for courses in both criminal law and procedure and criminal justice, this trusted text is an ideal resource to prepare current and future legal professionals for success in the dynamic, high-demand field of criminal law.
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Now newly updated and expanded, the Second Edition of this popular text provides a concise, realistic, hands-on guide to the fascinating and rewarding practice of criminal law. CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE FOR THE PARALEGAL offers a highly practical introduction to the field, exploring essential legal principles and their applications through a series of real-world cases, including prosecution, defense, and appellate processes. Drawing on his extensive experience as a criminal defense attorney, an assistant district attorney, and a college instructor, the author brings the world of prosecutors, defense attorneys, and paralegals to life with a uniquely engaging, reader-friendly style ideal for today's learners. The text also addresses relevant Supreme Court decisions and their ramifications and offers insights from actual paralegals and examples from real cases. Suitable for courses in both criminal law and procedure and criminal justice, this trusted text is an ideal resource to prepare current and future legal professionals for success in the dynamic, high-demand field of criminal law.
Real-world examples and exercises throughout the text present elements of actual cases, giving students an awareness of legal settings and procedures they are likely to encounter in their professional careers.
"Insider's Viewpoints" feature highlights real-life legal situations and solutions, illustrating the daily practice of actual professionals to complement academic material with highly practical insights.
"Role of the Paralegal" sections in each chapter outline the activities paralegals undertake during criminal prosecutions, presenting a variety of perspectives to provide students with a detailed, comprehensive understanding of the work they will eventually perform.
"Paralegal To Do Lists" highlight some of the tasks a paralegal should complete when working on a particular aspect of a criminal case.
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Ch 1: An Introduction to Criminal LawPreview this chapter
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