02190cam a2200337 i 4500 278446830 TxAuBib 20161119120000.0 150330s2015||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u bl2015038861 9781413321784 PAP 39.99 141332178X PAP 39.99 1940-722X TxAuBib rda Bergman, Paul, 1943- The criminal law handbook : know your rights, survive the system / Paul Bergman, J.D. & Sara J. Berman, J.D. 14th edition. Berkeley, California : Nolo, 2015. 656 pages ; 23 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier Includes bibliographical references and index. Introduction: A walk-through of the case of State v. Andrea Davidson, a fictional robbery prosecution -- Talking to the police -- Search and seizure -- Arrest : when it happens, what it means -- Eyewitness identification : psychology and procedures -- Booking and bail : checking in and out of jail -- From suspect to defendant -- Criminal defense lawyers -- Understanding the attorney-client relationship in a criminal case -- A walk through criminal court -- Arraignments -- Developing the defense strategy -- Crimespeak : understanding the language of criminal laws -- Defensespeak : common defenses to criminal charges -- Discovery : exchanging information with the prosecution -- Investigating the facts -- Preliminary hearings -- Fundamental trial rights of the defense -- Basic evidence rules in criminal trials -- Motions and their role in criminal cases -- Plea bargains : how most criminal cases end -- The trial process -- Sentencing -- Appeals -- Victims and victims' rights -- The system at work : DUI laws and processes -- Juvenile courts and procedures -- Prisoners' rules. 20200203. MG. km. Criminal procedure United States. Law for laypersons. Berman-Barrett, Sara J., 1964-, author.