Criminal practice demands of new advocates a daunting array of skills. They must be interviewers, investigators, counselors, researchers, scribes, planners, negotiators, ethicists, strategists, and courtroom protectors of truth, justice, and the oppressed. Mastering these many skills takes time, a luxury the system too rarely affords. Here between two covers is a wise and readable guide to all facets of a new advocate's role. More than a trial-practice manual, this handbook looks beneath a lawyer's public duties to the preparation and planning that lead to courtroom success. And it gives both prosecutors and defenders an insider's view of their counterparts' roles, lending insights that build both effectiveness and mutual respect.

The Criminal Law Handbook demystifies the criminal justice system. It explains—in plain English—how the system works, why police, lawyers, and judges do what they do, and what suspects, defendants, and prisoners can expect. This reference book covers the criminal process from stops on the street to arrest, bail, plea bargains, trials, sentencing, and appeals. Learn about defendants’ constitutional rights, common defenses, defense strategies, and more. With this book, you can make sense of courtroom legalese (voir dire, ex parte, arraignment, indictment), unravel and understand criminal rules of procedure and evidence, and learn through everyday examples of the system at work. The authors provide useful and critical information in an easy-to-understand question-and-answer format. Whatever prompts your interest, the criminal justice system belongs to you and you have a right to know how it works.

"Well-written and full off practical advice, Criminal Practice Handbook, Fifth Edition guides you through a criminal case from beginning to end. As a young lawyer just beginning your practice, you'll gain the basic procedures of federal and state criminal practice. For the seasoned practitioner, this publication is a refresher A-To-Z guide"--

The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.