America's courts and the criminal justice system (Twelfth edition)

Open this book and step into America's court system!

With Neubauer and Fradella's best-selling text, you will see for yourself what it is like to be a judge, a prosecutor, a defense attorney, and more.

This fascinating and well-researched text gives you a realistic sense of being in the courthouse, enabling you to quickly gain an understanding of what it is like to work in and be a part of the American criminal justice system.

The book's approach, which focuses on the courthouse "players," makes it easy to understand each person's important role in bringing a case through the court process.

Throughout the text, the authors highlight not only the pivotal role of the criminal courts but also the court's importance and impact on society as a whole.