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Criminal Law and Procedure for the Paralegal: A Systems Approach 3rd Edition
Author(s): James W. H. McCord (Author), Sandra L. McCord (Author)
- Publisher: CENGAGE Delmar Learning
- Publication Date: 11 July 2005
- Edition: 3rd
- Language: English
- Print length: 640 pages
- ISBN-10: 140186564X
- ISBN-13: 9781401865641
Book Description
This text prepares paralegals in the principles of criminal law as well as in the practice skills needed daily in the law office. Presented in a clear, logical, outline format, Criminal Law and Procedure for the Paralegal: A Systems Approach, third , includes effective learning features such as charts, checklists, forms, documents, legal terminology, helpful web sites, and numerous illustrative case examples. A systems folder is also included to help build an impressive practice system of topically arranged forms, legal principles, rules, checklists, and other materials. This comprehensive text blends theory with practice and incorporates insights into the fascinating world of crime and criminals and the legal professionals who work within the justice system. The systems approach used continues to be one of the most popular features of this text, and the clear, concise, yet thorough presentation of concepts and skills leads to the development of a more thoughtful and accurate paralegal professional.
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Chapter 1: Foundations of Criminal Law Chapter 2: Administration of Criminal Law and the Role of the Paralegal Chapter 3: Components of A Crime Chapter 4: Crimes Against Persons and Crimes Against Habitation Chapter 5: Crimes Against Property, Public Order and Safety, Public Morals, and Justice and Public Administration Chapter 6: Inchoate and Organized Crimes Chapter 7: Defenses Chapter 8: Intake and Drafting the Complaint Chapter 9: Search and Seizure Chapter 10: Confessions and Pre-trial Identification Procedures Chapter 11: Pretrial: Initial Appearance to Preliminary Hearing Chapter 12: Pretrial: Grand Jury to Pretrial Conference Chapter 13: Trial: Rights, Procedure, Task Chapter 14: Sentencing, Punishment, and Review Glossary Appendix
About the Author
James McCord is an experienced trial attorney in criminal law, a professor at the University of Wisconsin Law School and a member of the Wisconsin and Kentucky Bar Associations. A frequent speaker at legal conferences, he is the author of several books and articles on the paralegal profession and practice. Professor McCord is a past president of the American Association for Paralegal Education, a former member of the American Bar Association Legal Assistant Program Approval Commission and included in Who’s Who in Law.””
