Criminal Law and ProcedureWest Publishing Company, 1994 - 809 pages Covering legal, procedural, and Constitutional issues, this textbook presents case examples, describes the history of criminal law, and outlines recent developments in criminal justice. Chapters cover the legal foundations of criminal justice, the substantive criminal law, and law enforcement and criminal procedure. The book includes excerpts from court decisions, including rulings from state cases, federal cases, and the Supreme Court. The book is intended for use in criminology, criminal justice, pre-law, political science, and paralegal courses. John M. Scheb is a senior judge for the Florida Court System and a lecturer at Stetson University College of Law; John M. Scheb II teaches political science at the University of Tennessee. c. Book News Inc. |
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... sentence that is at once fair , humane , and meaningful . The Sentencing Hearing After the presentence report is completed , a sentencing hearing is held . At this hearing , the court considers the evidence received at trial , the ...
... sentence that is at once fair , humane , and meaningful . The Sentencing Hearing After the presentence report is completed , a sentencing hearing is held . At this hearing , the court considers the evidence received at trial , the ...
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... sentence or a life prison sentence on each count . The judge further charged the jury that in determining what sentence was appropriate the jury was free to consider the facts and ... sentence CHAPTER 18 / SENTENCING AND PUNISHMENT 627.
... sentence or a life prison sentence on each count . The judge further charged the jury that in determining what sentence was appropriate the jury was free to consider the facts and ... sentence CHAPTER 18 / SENTENCING AND PUNISHMENT 627.
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... sentence . In addition to the conventional appellate process available in all criminal cases , provision is made for special expedited direct review by the Supreme Court of Georgia of the appropriateness of imposing the sentence of ...
... sentence . In addition to the conventional appellate process available in all criminal cases , provision is made for special expedited direct review by the Supreme Court of Georgia of the appropriateness of imposing the sentence of ...
Contents
Civil and Criminal | 3 |
The Bill of Rights | 11 |
Questions for Thought and Discussion | 18 |
Copyright | |
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