Congressional Quarterly's Desk Reference on American Criminal Justice

by Barnes, Patricia G.

• ISBN13: 9781568025698
• ISBN10: 1568025696
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-11-01
• Publisher: Cq Pr

Summary

This reference work provides basic information, descriptions, and explanations of how laws governing criminal behavior are made and enforced, and corrections for those who violate criminal law.''''Where do police get their power over citizens?''Who polices the police?''What is the difference between parole and probation?''What is the recidivism rate for prisoners?''What is the difference between civil and criminal law?''What is an arraignment?''''''Answers to these and over 500 more questions are found in CQÆs Desk Reference on American Criminal Justice. This is the only book in a reference format that provides quick access and easy-to-find information for students and citizens who need to acquire a basic and comprehensive understanding of our system of law enforcement, courts in the context of criminal law, and corrections. Supporting the curriculum for criminal justice as it is studied in American government, history, and law enforcement courses in high schools and colleges, this reference volume will also cover any questions your patrons and students may have on public issues such as police brutality, prison reform, and juvenile justice.''

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
The Criminal Justice System	1	(84)
In General	1	(11)
Crimes	12	(21)
Incidence of Violent Crime	33	(2)
Drug-Related Crime	35	(3)
Violent Crime	38	(6)
Domestic Violence	44	(2)
Juvenile Crime	46	(6)
Property Crime	52	(4)
Driving under the Influence	56	(2)
Other Categories of Crime	58	(4)
Causes of Crime	62	(8)
Effects of Crime	70	(9)
Spending on Crime and Cost of Crime	79	(6)
Criminal Procedure	85	(59)
In General	85	(2)
Arrest	87	(14)
Prosecution	101	(12)
Evidence	113	(7)
Trial	120	(11)
Sentencing	131	(9)
Appeal	140	(4)
Courts	144	(30)
In General	144	(5)
Federal Courts	149	(4)
Military and Tribal Courts	153	(2)
State Courts	155	(7)
Juvenile Court	162	(10)
Other Courts	172	(2)
Law Enforcement	174	(70)
In General	174	(17)
Federal	191	(24)
State and Local	215	(11)
Law Enforcement Officers	226	(18)
Corrections	244	(105)
In General	244	(37)
Prisoners	281	(18)
Parole and Probation	299	(4)
Capital Punishment	303	(17)
Reference Materials
Constitution of the United States	320	(16)
Significant Laws and Court Decisions	336	(3)
How to Read a Court Citation	339	(1)
Criminal Justice Contact Information	340	(2)
Glossary of Common Legal Terms	342	(5)
Selected Bibliography	347	(2)
Index	349