Criminal Justice in the United States

This text provides a comprehensive review of the United States system of justice--including the police, the courts, and corrections. This second edition has been thoroughly updated, but is briefer and more concise than the previous edition. Students are introduced to the entire criminal justice process from beginning to end. The author has expanded his coverage of crime prevention and the juvenile justice system, created new boxed material and suggested readings, and discusses the latest relevant, criminal justice cases.