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