Fundamentals of Criminal Courts

Fundamentals of Criminal Courts by Adam J. McKee and Jennifer M. Miller.

 


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The Table of Contents

The textbook is divided into eight chapters. Each chapter covers a different topic in Criminal Courts. The Sections are as follows:

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Section 1: Introduction to American Courts

Section 2: The Federal Court System

Section 3: State Court Systems

Section 4: Specialized Courts

Section 5: The Role of the Jury

Section 6: Legal Professionals

Section 7: Courtroom Procedures

Section 8: Current Issues in the Courts

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File Created:  05/06/2024

Last Modified:  06/12/2024

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