David W. Neubauer
David William Neubauer has taught at the University of Florida, at Washington University in St. Louis, and
most recently at the University of New Orleans. In addition to this best-selling text, he is the author of DEBATING
CRIME: RHETORIC AND REALITY, and BATTLE SUPREME: THE CONFIRMATION OF CHIEF JUSTICE JOHN ROBERTS AND THE FUTURE
OF THE SUPREME COURT, both from Wadsworth. His articles have appeared in a wide array of scholarly journals, including
Law and Society Review, Judicature, Policy Studies Journal, and Law and Policy Quarterly. Dr. Neubauer's current
research interests include nominations to the Supreme Court and religion in public life.
Henry F. Fradella
Henry F. Fradella is a Professor of Law, Criminal Justice, and Forensic Studies at California State University,
Long Beach. He earned a B.A. in psychology from Clark University, both a master's in forensic science and J.D.
from The George Washington University, and a Ph.D. in interdisciplinary justice studies from Arizona State University.
In addition to having published over 65 scholarly articles, comments, and reviews, Dr. Fradella is also the author
of five other books, including three published by Wadsworth: CRIMINAL PROCEDURE FOR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROFESSIONAL;
KEY CASES, COMMENTS, AND QUESTIONS ON SUBSTANTIVE CRIMINAL LAW; and FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY: THE USE OF BEHAVIORAL
SCIENCE IN CIVIL AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE. Dr. Fradella has served as a guest editor of the Journal of Contemporary
Criminal Justice two times and as the Legal Literature editor of West's Criminal Law Bulletin for four terms (Volumes
41-44). He teaches a variety of courses, including criminal law, criminal procedure, courts and judicial processes,
and forensic psychology.
Summary
Widely used and widely respected, AMERICA'S COURTS AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, Tenth Edition, offers a comprehensive explanation of the courts and the criminal justice system, presented in a streamlined, straightforward manner that appeals to instructors and students alike. Neubauer and Fradella's crisp, clear writing style, characterized by careful chunking of material into small sections within chapters, ensures that readers gain a firm handle on the material, while the text's innovative "courtroom workhouse" model, which focuses on the interrelationships among the judge, prosecutor, and defense attorney, brings the courtroom to life. This popular text is known for the way it gives students a true glimpse what it is like to work within the American criminal justice system, and the tenth edition is no exception. This modern edition offers coverage that reflects recent policy shaping and headline-making developments as well as incorporation of additional student-learning and review tools.
Table of Contents
1. Courts, Crime and Controversy.
Part I: THE LEGAL SYSTEM.
2. Law and Crime.
3. Federal Courts.
4. State Courts.
Part II: LEGAL ACTORS.
5. Dynamics of Courthouse Justice.
6. Prosecutors.
7. Defense Attorneys.
8. Judges
9. Defendants and Victims.
Part III: PROCESSING THE ACCUSED.
10. Arrest to Arraignment.
11. Bail.
12. Disclosing and Suppressing Evidence.
13. Negotiated Justice and the Plea of Guilty.
14. Trials and Juries.
Part IV: SENTENCING THE GUILTY.
15. Sentencing Options.
16. Sentencing.
Part V: APPELLATE, LOWER AND JUVENILE COURTS.
17. Appellate Courts.
18. The Lower Courts.
19. Juvenile Courts.
Epilogue.
Appendix A: Criminal Court Landmarks.
Appendix B: The Constitution of the United States.
Appendix C: An Overview of The Constitution of the United States.
Appendix D: Legal Reasoning.