Author: Patricia G. Barnes
Publisher: CQ Press
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
This desk reference features answers to 563 frequently asked questions about every facet of the US legal system, from what is the difference between civil and criminal law to what state has the lowest crime rate and what rights are afforded under the Fourth to Sixth Amendments to the US Constitution. Reference materials include the Constitution, significant laws and court decisions cited by chapter, information on how to read a court citation, criminal justice agency contact information, and a glossary of common legal terms.