Courts and Criminal Justice in America, 3rd edition

Courts and Criminal Justice in America is a balanced, modern introduction to America's court system. It's a collaboration of three of today's most popular criminal justice authors. Assuming no prior knowledge of the courts, the authors examine the basic structure of the court system and its processes. Cases illustrate the power of the courts to regulate citizens' lives and strike a balance between rights and liberties.

The 3rd Edition has new and updated chapter-opening stories, Courts in the News boxes, and What Will You Do? activities. It goes beyond the basics of courts and the personnel, to include the context in which they operate and the complexities of human interaction. You'll be prompted to think critically and form your own opinion about these and other complex issues.