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Judicial Process: Law, Courts, and Politics in the United States

David W. Neubauer

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For such courses as Judicial Process; Judicial Politics; The American Legal System; or Law, Courts, and Politics, typically found in departments of political science, criminal justice, or law. JUDICIAL PROCESS provides a comprehensive examination of the American legal system, including a balanced treatment of law and politics and explanations of the function of judicial process as the third branch of government. This textbook is designed for courses that deal with America's judicial system, emphasizing how the American legal system reflects the American political system.

Arbitrary Justice: The Power of the American Prosecutor

Angela J Davis

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What happens when public prosecutors, the most powerful officials in the criminal justice system, seek convictions instead of justice? Why are cases involving well-to-do victims often prosecuted more vigorously than those involving poor victims? Why do wealthy defendants frequently enjoy more lenient plea bargains than the disadvantaged? In this eye-opening work, Angela J. Davis shines a much-needed light on the power of American prosecutors, revealing how the day-to-day practice of even the most well-intentioned prosecutors can result in unequal treatment of defendants and victims. Ranging from mandatory minimum sentencing laws that enhance prosecutorial control over the outcome of cases, to the increasing politicization of the office, Davis uses powerful stories of individuals caught in the system to demonstrate how the perfectly legal exercise of prosecutorial discretion can result in gross inequities in criminal justice. For the paperback edition, Davis provides a new Afterword which covers such recent incidents of prosecutorial abuse as the Jena Six case, the Duke lacrosse case, the Department of Justice firings, and more.

Marbury v. Madison : The Origins and Legacy of Judicial Review

William Edward Nelson, William E. Nelson

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Important Legal History 4 out of 5 stars.
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Marbury v. Madison is a case that every law student knows and that very few people understand. Although modern legal discourse focuses on cases that decide social issues like racial preferences, abortion, and gay rights, none of these cases are as important as Marbury. The reason for this is simple - - unless Justice Marshall had established that it was the exclusive province of the judiciary to determine the constitutionality of legislation, none of the important social issues would be decided in the courts. They would be decided in the legislature or in the executive.

Mr. Nelson does a nice job of tracing the history that gave rise to judicial review and explaining how judicial review has become the primary place where many of our social problems are resolved. I recommend it to anyone who is interested in why 9 people in black robes may be the most powerful people in the United States, even though you rarely see them and most citizens don't know their names.

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A study of the power of the American Supreme Court to interpret laws and overrule any found in conflict with the Constitution. It examines the landmark case of Marbury versus Madison (1803), when that power of judicial review was first fully articulated.

The Choices Justices Make

Lee Epstein, Jack Knight

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Invaluable account of the Court's internal dynamics 5 out of 5 stars.
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The basic accepted truth of modern political scientists (though not always lawyers) is that judges decide cases based primarily upon their policy preferences. The most extreme scholars argue that judges' decisions are based solely on this concern and no other. In their wonderful study, Epstein and Knight contend that this attitudinal model is too simplistic; it ignores that basic fact that justices must gather 5 total votes to enact their policy. This fact, they argue, requires justices to engage in strategic interaction that accounts for the choices of others and the institutional context. Thus, they study three different ideas: that justices' actions are directed toward attaining some policy; justices' are strategic; and institutions structure justices' interactions. Epstein and Knight test their contention through examination of the papers of various Burger Court justices. Their findings tend to support the strategic view of judicial behavior. What is important to remember, is that this book is not meant to be the end of the discussion, but rather the beginning. The authors candidly admit that this is meant to open up new avenues of judicial behavior research. This is a central text of modern political scientists and should be read by any serious student of the Court.

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The Choices Justices Make argues convincingly that Supreme Court justices are policy-makers who strategically select courses of action by weighing not only their own preferences, but also the actions they expect from their colleagues on the Court, Congress, and the president. Enriched with unique data, stories, and internal documents culled from four justices' private papers, this book makes a strong case for the factors that hold sway over justices as they decide which cases to accept, how to vote in conference, and how to word their written opinions.

Juvenile Justice: The System, Process and Law

Rolando V. del Carmen, Chad R. Trulson

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A Juvenile Justice Primer 5 out of 5 stars.
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Perhaps one of the most widely recognized and respected scholars in the field of criminal justice is Rolando V. del Carmen, the Distinguished Professor of Criminal Justice at Sam Houston State University, who has produced countless texts, book chapters, and articles over the past several decades.

His most recent effort is Juvenile Justice: The System, Process, and Law, written with Chad R. Trulson, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at the University of North Texas and one of Dr. del Carmen's former students. In this text the authors provide a comprehensive and scholarly overview of the American juvenile justice system.

In addition to providing the reader with a sufficient theoretical and historical foundation, the book, comprised of fourteen chapters, explains in detail the various stages of the juvenile justice system through a rational progression. The chapters cover such topics as: theories and measurements of juvenile offending; the role of police in addressing juvenile crime; intake and diversion; status offenders; dependent and neglected youth; juvenile victimization; the detention process and certification as an adult offender; the national court system; adjudication, disposition, and appeals; juvenile probation and parole; institutional corrections; juveniles and the death penalty; students' rights and school crime; and a look to the future.

Missing from the text - which is a blessing - is the clutter of unnecessary pictures. Rather, the authors have included tables and exhibits that bear a strong relationship with the subject matter. Too, they have included occasional scenarios designed to promote student discussion. Each of the book's chapters begins with an outline and points to be learned, and is concluded with a summary of relevant points, review questions, and a list of key terms and definitions. In addition, relevant websites are provided for further research.

The text contains three appendices relevant to the study of the juvenile justice system. Appendix A provides U. S. Surpeme Court decisions relating to juveniles, and Appendix B lists the location of juvenile laws state by state. The final appendix provides the reader with guidance on accessing and interpreting court cases.

Juvenile Justice: The System, Process, and Law is an excellent undergraduate text. The approach taken by the authors in crafting this book will enhance the learning experience by those who use it. Rolando V. del Carmen and Chad R. Trulson are to be commended for their contribution to criminal justice scholarship.

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Like no other text on the market, JUVENILE JUSTICE: SYSTEM, PROCESS, AND LAW provides a balanced engaging and detailed look at real juvenile justice-the system, the process, and the law. Written by two authorities on the subject, del Carmen and Trulson's new text is organized by the logical and chronological sequencing of the process, making it easier for students to understand and remember, and helping them differentiate the juvenile justice system from the adult criminal justice system. Based on the authors' many years of hands-on, practical experience in the field, the text includes a wealth of interesting narrative illustrations that provide students with a realistic picture of the juvenile justice system. JUVENILE JUSTICE clearly and effectively introduces students to the various phases and complex nuances of juvenile law as they relate to the juvenile justice system, process, policy, and theory.

Federal Courts

Larry W. Yackle, Larry Yackle

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This concise, second edition treatise on Federal Courts will be of help to law students, federal judges and magistrates, law clerks, and lawyers who need a single-volume reference book close at hand. It explores developments since the first edition appeared in 1999. Those developments have required substantial alterations in every chapter and wholesale re-writes in most. In the space of only four years, the Supreme Court has rendered extremely important decisions touching virtually every aspect of federal courts law. In particular, the Court has announced significant changes regarding private litigants’ ability to enforce federal statutes, private litigants’ standing to appear and litigate in Article III courts, and the states’ sovereign immunity from private suits. In addition, the Court has delivered a host of decisions interpreting recently enacted legislation, especially the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act.

The second edition offers a streamlined exposition of complex material in straightforward, accessible prose. Yackle describes and analyzes the principal judicial decisions governing the federal courts, articulates and organizes the doctrines those decisions establish, and offers a wealth of academic and professional commentary. Readers who need an introduction to basics will find it in this text; readers who need deeper analysis will find it in the exhaustive footnotes.

Briefs Encountered: Version 4: A Searchable Database of Briefs And Phrases for Court Reporting

Laurie Boucke

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A Court Reporter's Must Have!!! 5 out of 5 stars.
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Storm Center: The Supreme Court in American Politics

David M. O'Brien

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Get Acquainted with the Supreme Court 4 out of 5 stars.
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If you know only a bare minimum about the Supreme Court, or know a lot, this is an excellent book to supplement that knowledge. It is both an excellent narrative about some of the biggest battles between the Justices themselves and an informational text explaining the ins-and-outs of how a case actually comes to be decided by the Court. All in all, it is well worth reading.

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The Supreme Court may appear to be a less political body than Congress or the executive branch, but in fact it is a fundamentally political institution, deeply engaged in the struggles for power that shape American politics and society. David O'Brien shows students how the Supreme Court is a "storm center" of political controversy, where personality, politics, law, and justice come together to help determine the course of public policy.

This thoroughly updated Seventh Edition of Storm Center continues to chart historic steps taken by the Court, drawing on new material from the recently opened private papers of Justice Harry A. Blackmun, and including expanded coverage of the Rehnquist court and its impact on American life.

Federal Courts, Federalism and Separation of Powers, Cases and Materials, 4th, 2008 Supplement

Donald L. Doernberg, C. Keith Wingate, Donald H. Zeigler

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This supplement brings the principal text current with recent developments in the law.

The Priestly Tribe: The Supreme Court's Image in the American Mind

Barbara A. Perry

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Perry illuminates the Supreme Court's unique advantages in sustaining a noble public image by its stewardship of the revered Constitution, its constant embrace of the rule of law, the justices' life tenure, its symbols of impartiality and integrity, and a resolute determination to keep its distance from the media. She argues that the Court has bolstered these advantages to avoid traps that have marred Congressional and presidential images, and she demonstrates how the Court has escaped the worst of media coverage. In this detailed examination of the Court, its justices, decisions, facilities, and programs as well as its place in modern American culture, Perry illustrates that the Court has consciously endeavored to preserve its exalted standing. The Priestly Tribe provides an original and insightful analysis of this intriguing judicial institution for students and scholars of the Court and the general public.