NCJ Number
11792
Date Published
1972
Length
191 pages
Annotation
A PRACTICAL APPROACH TO THE CRIMINAL PROCESS WITH PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON LEGAL PROCEEDINGS RELATED TO POVERTY, DEMONSTRATIONS, AND NARCOTICS ARRESTS.
Abstract
THE HANDBOOK INSTRUCTS THE LAWYER IN COURSES OF ACTION WHEN HIS CLIENT IS ARRESTED AND IS FORCED TO CONFRONT THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM WITH A DEFENSE. IF THE ATTORNEY CANNOT SUCCEED IN HAVING CHARGES DROPPED, THE VOLUME SUGGESTS ALTERNATIVES, SUCH AS DIVERSION PROGRAMS, USE OF PRELIMINARY MOTIONS, AND PLEA BARGAINING. IF THE CASE PROCEEDS TO TRIAL, THE HANDBOOK EMPHASIZES TRIAL PREPARATION AND EFFECTIVE TACTICS AS THE DEFENSE ATTORNEY'S MOST VALUABLE WEAPONS. THE BOOK CONCLUDES WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPEALS, AND APPENDIX OF FORMS.