Praise for the previous edition: ...covers a broad range of information on American law...exceptionally good.-- American Reference Books Annual While ignorance of the law may be no excuse for breaking it, for most people, the law seems inaccessible and often incomprehensible. In more than 700 entries, Encyclopedia of American Law and Criminal Justice, Revised Edition breaks down the complex workings of America's criminal justice system in a way that readers can understand. Now in two volumes, this A-to-Z encyclopedia covers a wide range of relevant topics, including police, courts, corrections, laws, and famous criminals, as well as such timely and controversial subjects as bullying, cameras in public places, cyber crime, juvenile death penalty, and much more. A primary resources section contains documents that are vital to understanding this important subject. Coverage includes: Animal rights Capital punishment John Dillinger DNA testing Expert witness Felony Hate crimes Insanity defense Charles Manson Medical marijuana Organized crime Probable cause Restraining order Serial killers Stalking Treason Victimization White-collar crime. Excerpted from Encyclopedia of American Law and Criminal Justice by David Schultz All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.
