The Criminal Law Handbook: Know Your Rights, Survive the System

by Bergman, Paul; Berman-Barrett, Sara J.

• ISBN13: 9781413300574
• ISBN10: 141330057X
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-07-31
• Publisher: Nolo

Author Biography

Paul Bergman is the author of many legal books Sara J. Berman-Barrett is an attorney, bar review professor

Table of Contents

Introduction
Section I: How Can This Book Help You?	1/2	(1)
Section II: A Walk-Through of the Case of State v. Andrea Davidson, a Fictional Robbery Prosecution	1/7	(1)
1: Talking to the Police
Section I: Police Questioning of People Who Haven't Been Taken Into Custody	1/3	(1)
Section II: Police Questioning of Arrestees	1/11	(1)
2: Search and Seizure: When the Police Can Search for and Seize Evidence
Section I: The Constitutional Background	2/5	(1)
Section II: Search Warrants	2/10	(1)
Section III: Warrantless and Consent Searches	2/14	(1)
Section IV: Warrantless Searches and the Plain View Doctrine	2/18	(1)
Section V: Warrantless Searches That Are Incident to Arrest	2/20	(1)
Section VI: "Stop and Frisk" Searches	2/22	(1)
Section VII: Searches of Car and Occupants	2/24	(1)
Section VIII: Warrantless Searches Under Emergency (Exigent) Circumstances	2/28	(1)
Section IX: Miscellaneous Warrantless Searches	2/29	(1)
3: Arrest: When It Happens, What It Means
Section I: General Arrest Principles	3/3	(1)
Section II: Arrest Warrants	3/8	(1)
Section III: Warrantless Arrests	3/9	(1)
Section IV: Use of Force When Making Arrests	3/11	(1)
Section V: Citizens' Arrests	3/14	(1)
4: Eyewitness Identification Procedures
Section I: An Overview of Eyewitness Identification Procedures	4/3	(1)
Section II: Lineups	4/7	(1)
Section III: Showups	4/18	(1)
Section IV: Photo IDs	4/19	(1)
Section V: Motions to Suppress Identifications	4/21	(1)
5: Booking and Bail: Checking In and Checking Out of Jail
Section I: The Booking Process	5/3	(1)
Section II: Arranging for Bail	5/6	(1)
Section III: Own Recognizance Release (Release O.R.)	5/15	(1)
6: From Suspect to Defendant: How Crimes Get Charged
Section I: Crime and Criminal Cases	6/3	(1)
Section II: To Charge or Not to Charge, That Is the Question	6/5	(1)
Section III: The Mechanics of Charging	6/13	(1)
Section IV: Grand Juries	6/16	(1)
Section V: Diversion	6/18	(1)
7: Criminal Defense Lawyers: Who They Are, What They Do, How to Find One
Section I: Do I Need a Lawyer?	7/3	(1)
Section II: Court-Appointed Attorneys	7/6	(1)
Section III: Private Defense Attorneys	7/13	(1)
Section IV: Self-Representation	7/22	(1)
8: Understanding the Attorney-Client Relationship in a Criminal Case
Section I: Confidentiality	8/3	(1)
Section II: Client-Centered Decision-Making	8/7	(1)
Section III: Lawyer-Client Communication	8/13	(1)
Section IV: Representing Guilty Defendants	8/14	(1)
Section V: Competent Clients	8/16	(1)
9: A Walk Through Criminal Court
Section I: The Courthouse	9/3	(1)
Section II: The Courtroom	9/4	(1)
Section III: The Courtroom Players	9/7	(1)
Section IV: Courtroom Behavior	9/13	(1)
10: Arraignments
Section I: Timing of Arraignments	10/3	(1)
Section II: Self-Representation at Arraignment	10/11	(1)
11: Developing the Defense Strategy
Section I: Overview	11/3	(1)
Section II: How the Defendant's Version of Events May Limit Defense Strategies	11 /7	(1)
Section III: When Attorneys Ignore a Defendant's Version of Events	11/11	(1)
Section IV: The Importance of Honesty in Developing a Defense Strategy	11/13	(1)
12: Crimespeak: Understanding the Language of Criminal Laws
Section I: Mens Rea	12/5	(1)
Section II: The Meaning of Frequently Used Legal Language	12/8	(1)
Section III: Derivative Criminal Responsibility	12/13	(1)
Section IV: Murder and Manslaughter	12/19	(1)
Section V: Rape	12/23	(1)
Section VI: Burglary	12/25	(1)
Section VII: Robbery	12/28	(1)
Section VIII: Theft	12/29	(1)
Section IX: Hate Crimes	12/32	(1)
Section X: The Patriot Act	12/34	(1)
Section XI: White Collar Crimes	12/37	(1)
13: Defensespeak: Common Defenses to Criminal Charges
Section I: Prosecutor's Failure to Prove Guilt	13/3	(1)
Section II: "Partial" Defenses	13/6	(1)
Section III: Self-Defense	13/9	(1)
Section IV: Alibi	13/12	(1)
Section V: Insanity	13/13	(1)
Section VI: Intoxication (Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol)	13/17	(1)
Section VII: Entrapment	13/19	(1)
Section VIII: Jury Nullification	13/20	(1)
14: Discovery: Exchanging Information With the Prosecution
Section I: Modern Discovery Policy	14/2	(1)
Section II: Discovery of Helpful Information	14/3	(1)
Section III: Discovery of Harmful Information	14/6	(1)
Section IV: Reciprocal Discovery	14/9	(1)
15: Investigating the Facts
Section I: Interviewing Prosecution Witnesses	15/2	(1)
Section II: Finding and Interviewing Defense Witnesses	15/5	(1)
Section III: Other Investigation Tasks and Their Costs	15/6	(1)
16: Preliminary Hearings
Section I: What Preliminary Hearings Are and When They Are Held	16/2	(1)
Section II: Basic Rights During Preliminary Hearings	16/7	(1)
Section III: Common Defense and Prosecution Strategies at the Preliminary Hearing	16/10	(1)
17: Fundamental Trial Rights of the Defense
Section I: The Defendant's Right to Due Process of Law	17/3	(1)
Section II: The Prosecution's Burden of Proof	17/5	(1)
Section III: The Defendant's Right to Remain Silent	17/8	(1)
Section IV: The Defendant's Right to Confront Witnesses	17/11	(1)
Section V: The Defendant's (and the Media's) Right to a Public Trial	17/13	(1)
Section VI: A Defendant's Right to a Jury Trial	17/16	(1)
Section VII: A Defendant's Right to Counsel	17/18	(1)
Section VIII: A Defendant's Right to a Speedy Trial	17/20	(1)
Section IX: The Defendant's Right Not to Be Placed in Double Jeopardy	17/22	(1)
18: Basic Evidence Rules in Criminal Trials
Section I: Overview	18/3	(1)
Section II: Rules Regulating the Content of Testimony	18/6	(1)
Section III: Rules Regulating the Manner of Testimony	18/18	(1)
Section IV: Scientific Evidence	18/22	(1)
Section V: Privileged (Confidential) Information	18/26	(1)
19: Motions and Their Role in Criminal Cases
Section I: The Basic Procedures	19/3	(1)
Section II: Common Pretrial Motions	19/6	(1)
Section III: Motions During Trial	19/11	(1)
Section IV: Motions After Trial	19/13	(1)
20: Plea Bargains: How Most Criminal Cases End
Section I: Plea Bargaining-The Basics	20/3	(1)
Section II: The Pros and Cons of Plea Bargains	20/4	(1)
Section III: The Plea Bargaining Process	20/8	(1)
Section IV: The Strategy of Negotiating Plea Bargains	20/13	(1)
21: The Trial Process
Section I: Summary of the Trial Process	21/4	(1)
Section II: Choosing a Judge or Jury Trial	21/5	(1)
Section III: Jury Voir Dire	21/7	(1)
Section IV: Motions in Limine	21/11	(1)
Section V: Opening Statements	21/12	(1)
Section VI: Prosecution's Case-in-Chief	21/14	(1)
Section VII: Direct Examination of Witnesses	21/15	(1)
Section VIII: Cross-Examination	21/18	(1)
Section IX: Defense Motion to Dismiss	21/19	(1)
Section X: Defendant's Case-in-Chief	21/19	(1)
Section XI: Closing Argument	21/21	(1)
Section XII: Instructing the Jury	21/23	(1)
Section XIII: Jury Deliberations and Verdict	21/25	(1)
22: Sentencing: How the Court Punishes Convicted Defendants
Section I: Overview of Sentencing	22/4	(1)
Section II: Sentencing Procedures	22/11	(1)
Section III: Sentence Options	22/17	(1)
Section IV: The Death Penalty	22/28	(1)
23: Appeals: Seeking Review by a Higher Court
Section I: Appeals	23/2	(1)
Section II: Writs	23/8	(1)
24: How the Criminal Justice System Works: A Walk Through Two Drunk Driving Cases
Section I: Questions and Answers About DUI (Driving Under the Influence)	24/2	(1)
Section II: DUI Case Examples	24/11	(1)
25: Juvenile Courts and Procedures
Section I: A Brief History of U.S. Juvenile Courts	25/3	(1)
Section II: Juvenile Court Jurisdiction	25/4	(1)
Section III: Deciding Whether to File Charges	25/7	(1)
Section IV: The Right to Counsel and Other Constitutional Rights	25/10	(1)
Section V: Trying Juveniles As Adults	25/14	(1)
Section VI: Sentencing (Disposition) Options	25/18	(1)
Section VII: Sealing Juvenile Court Records	25/23	(1)
26: Prisoners' Rights
Section I: Prisons and Prisoners' Rights	26/3	(1)
Section II: Legal Resources for Prisoners and Their Families	26/13	(1)
Section III: Parole	26/17	(1)
Section IV: Pardons	26/19	(1)
27: Looking Up the Law
Section I: What to Research	27/2	(1)
Section II: Where to Do Research	27/14	(1)
Section III: Glossary	27/16