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

by Bergman, Paul

• ISBN13: 9781413305142
• ISBN10: 1413305148
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-08-30
• Publisher: Nolo

Summary

This easy-to-understand book contains everything you need to know about criminal law. Indispensable for anyone who wants to understand exactly what goes on in a criminal case.---Roger Cossack, co-host of CNN's Burden of Proof

Author Biography

Paul Bergman is a Professor of Law at the UCLA School of Law and a recipient of a University Distinguished Teaching Award. His recent books include Reel Justice: The Courtroom Goes to the Movies (Andrews & McMeel); Trial Advocacy: Inferences, Arguments, Techniques (with Moore and Binder, West Publishing Co.); and Represent Yourself In Court. He has also published numerous articles in law journals.Sara J. Berman-Barrett is an attorney and bar review professor. She is the co-author of Represent Yourself in Court and The Criminal Law Handbook and the author of numerous articles and law course materials.The authors live in Los Angeles, CA.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Section I: How Can This Book Help You?	2	(4)
Section II: A Walk-Through of the Case of State v. Andrea Davidson, a Fictional Robbery Prosecution	6	(7)
1: Talking to the Police
Section I: Police Questioning of People Who Haven't Been Taken Into Custody	13	(7)
Section II: Police Questioning of Arrestees	20	(17)
2: Search and Seizure: When the Police Can Search for and Seize Evidence
Section I: The Constitutional Background	37	(4)
Section II: Search Warrants	41	(5)
Section III: Consent Searches	46	(5)
Section IV: The Plain View Doctrine	51	(1)
Section V: Warrantless Searches That Are Incident to Arrest	52	(3)
Section VI: "Stop and Frisk" Searches	55	(3)
Section VII: Searches of Car and Occupants	58	(5)
Section VIII: Warrantless Searches or Entries Under Emergency (Exigent) Circumstances	63	(1)
Section IX: Miscellaneous Warrantless Searches	64	(11)
3: Arrest: When It Happens, What It Means
Section I: General Arrest Principles	75	(4)
Section II: Arrest Warrants	79	(1)
Section III: Warrantless Arrests	80	(3)
Section IV: Use of Force When Making Arrests	83	(3)
Section V: Citizens' Arrests	86	(7)
4: Eyewitness Identification: Psychology and Procedures
Section I: An Overview of Eyewitness Identification Procedures	93	(3)
Section II: The Psychology of Eyewitness Identification	96	(2)
Section III: Lineups	98	(5)
Section IV: Showups	103	(1)
Section V: Photo Identifications	104	(1)
Section VI: Motions to Suppress Identifications	105	(6)
5: Booking and Bail: Checking In and Checking Out of Jail
Section I: The Booking Process	111	(3)
Section II: Arranging for Bail	114	(10)
Section III: Own Recognizance Release (Release O.R.)	124	(5)
6: From Suspect to Defendant: How Crimes Get Charged
Section I: Crime and Criminal Cases	129	(2)
Section II: To Charge or Not to Charge, That Is the Question	131	(8)
Section III: The Mechanics of Charging	139	(3)
Section IV: Grand Juries	142	(2)
Section V: Diversion	144	(7)
7: Criminal Defense Lawyers: Who They Are, What They Do, How to Find One
Section I: Do I Need a Lawyer?	151	(3)
Section II: Court-Appointed Attorneys	154	(6)
Section III: Private Defense Attorneys	160	(10)
Section IV: Self-Representation	170	(11)
8: Understanding the Attorney-Client Relationship in a Criminal Case
Section I: Confidentiality	181	(4)
Section II: Client-Centered Decision Making	185	(6)
Section III: Lawyer-Client Communication	191	(1)
Section IV: Representing Guilty Defendants	192	(2)
Section V: Competent Clients	194	(5)
9: A Walk Through Criminal Court
Section I: The Courthouse	199	(1)
Section II: The Courtroom	200	(3)
Section III: The Courtroom Players	203	(7)
Section IV: Courtroom Behavior	210	(5)
10: Arraignments
Section I: Timing of Arraignments	215	(8)
Section II: Self-Representation at Arraignment	223	(6)
11: Developing the Defense Strategy
Section I: Overview	229	(4)
Section II: How the Defendant's Version of Events May Limit Defense Strategies	233	(4)
Section III: When Attorneys Ignore a Defendant's Version of Events	237	(1)
Section IV: The Importance of Honesty in Developing a Defense Strategy	238	(6)
12: Crimespeak: Understanding the Language of Criminal Laws
Section I: Mens Rea	244	(3)
Section II: The Meaning of Frequently Used Legal Language	247	(5)
Section III: Derivative Criminal Responsibility	252	(6)
Section IV: Murder and Manslaughter	258	(4)
Section V: Rape	262	(2)
Section VI: Burglary	264	(3)
Section VII: Robbery	267	(1)
Section VIII: Theft	268	(3)
Section IX: Hate Crimes	271	(2)
Section X: The Patriot Act	273	(3)
Section XI: White Collar Crimes	276	(9)
13: Defensespeak: Common Defenses to Criminal Charges
Section I: Prosecutor's Failure to Prove Guilt	285	(4)
Section II: "Partial" Defenses	289	(3)
Section III: Self-Defense	292	(3)
Section IV: Alibi	295	(1)
Section V: Insanity	296	(4)
Section VI: Intoxication (Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol)	300	(2)
Section VII: Entrapment	302	(1)
Section VIII: Jury Nullification	302	(4)
14: Discovery: Exchanging Information With the Prosecution
Section I: Modern Discovery Policy	306	(1)
Section II: Discovery of Helpful Information	307	(2)
Section III: Discovery of Harmful Information	309	(3)
Section IV: Reciprocal Discovery	312	(4)
15: Investigating the Facts
Section I: Interviewing Prosecution Witnesses	316	(3)
Section II: Finding and Interviewing Defense Witnesses	319	(1)
Section III: Other Investigation Tasks and Their Costs	319	(5)
16: Preliminary Hearings
Section I: What Preliminary Hearings Are and When They Are Held	324	(5)
Section II: Basic Rights During Preliminary Hearings	329	(3)
Section III: Common Defense and Prosecution Strategies at the Preliminary Hearing	332	(5)
17: Fundamental Trial Rights of the Defense
Section I: The Defendant's Right to Due Process of Law	337	(2)
Section II: The Prosecution's Burden of Proof	339	(3)
Section III: The Defendant's Right to Remain Silent	342	(3)
Section IV: The Defendant's Right to Confront Witnesses	345	(2)
Section V: The Defendant's (and the Media's) Right to a Public Trial	347	(4)
Section VI: A Defendant's Right to a Jury Trial	351	(1)
Section VII: A Defendant's Right to Counsel	352	(3)
Section VIII: A Defendant's Right to a Speedy Trial	355	(1)
Section IX: The Defendant's Right Not to Be Placed in Double Jeopardy	356	(7)
18: Basic Evidence Rules in Criminal Trials
Section I: Overview	363	(4)
Section II: Rules Regulating the Content of Testimony	367	(12)
Section III: Rules Regulating the Manner of Testimony	379	(3)
Section IV: Scientific Evidence	382	(5)
Section V: Privileged (Confidential) Information	387	(6)
19: Motions and Their Role in Criminal Cases
Section I: The Basic Procedures	393	(3)
Section II: Common Pretrial Motions	396	(4)
Section III: Motions During Trial	400	(2)
Section IV: Motions After Trial	402	(7)
20: Plea Bargains: How Most Criminal Cases End
Section I: Plea Bargaining—The Basics	409	(1)
Section II: The Pros and Cons of Plea Bargains	410	(4)
Section III: The Plea Bargaining Process	414	(5)
Section IV: The Strategy of Negotiating Plea Bargains	419	(9)
21: The Trial Process
Section I: Summary of the Trial Process	428	(1)
Section II: Choosing a Judge or Jury Trial	429	(2)
Section III: Jury Voir Dire	431	(4)
Section IV: Motions in Limine	435	(1)
Section V: Opening Statements	436	(1)
Section VI: Prosecution's Case-in-Chief	437	(1)
Section VII: Direct Examination of Witnesses	438	(3)
Section VIII: Cross-Examination	441	(1)
Section IX: Defense Motion to Dismiss	442	(1)
Section X: Defendant's Case-in-Chief	442	(2)
Section XI: Closing Argument	444	(2)
Section XII: Instructing the Jury	446	(2)
Section XIII: Jury Deliberations and Verdict	448	(8)
22: Sentencing: How the Court Punishes Convicted Defendants
Section I: Overview of Sentencing	456	(7)
Section II: Sentencing Procedures	463	(6)
Section III: Sentence Options	469	(12)
Section IV: The Death Penalty	481	(6)
References	487	(3)
23: Appeals: Seeking Review by a Higher Court
Section I: Appeals	490	(6)
Section II: Writs	496	(6)
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)	502	(9)
Section II: DUI Case Examples	511	(10)
25: Juvenile Courts and Procedures
Section I: A Brief History of U.S. Juvenile Courts	521	(1)
Section II: Juvenile Court Jurisdiction	522	(3)
Section III: Deciding Whether to File Charges	525	(2)
Section IV: The Right to Counsel and Other Constitutional Rights	527	(5)
Section V: Trying Juveniles as Adults	532	(3)
Section VI: Sentencing (Disposition) Options	535	(5)
Section VII: Sealing Juvenile Court Records	540	(5)
26: Prisoners' Rights
Section I: Prisons and Prisoners' Rights	545	(10)
Section II: Legal Resources for Prisoners and Their Families	555	(4)
Section III: Parole	559	(2)
Section IV: Pardons	561	(3)
27: Looking Up the Law
Section I: What to Research	564	(12)
Section II: Where to Do Research	576	(1)
Section III: Glossary	577
Index