The Collapse of American Criminal Justice

The Collapse of American Criminal Justice
Author: William J. Stuntz
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Total Pages: 425
Release: 2011-09-30
Genre: History
ISBN: 0674051750
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Rule of law has vanished in America’s criminal justice system. Prosecutors decide whom to punish; most accused never face a jury; policing is inconsistent; plea bargaining is rampant; and draconian sentencing fills prisons with mostly minority defendants. A leading criminal law scholar looks to history for the roots of these problems—and solutions.


The Collapse of American Criminal Justice
Language: en
Pages: 425

The Collapse of American Criminal Justice

Authors: William J. Stuntz
Categories: History
Type: BOOK - Published: 2011-09-30 - Publisher: Harvard University Press

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Rule of law has vanished in America’s criminal justice system. Prosecutors decide whom to punish; most accused never face a jury; policing is inconsistent; pl
American Murder
Language: en
Pages: 451

American Murder

Authors: Mike Mayo
Categories: True Crime
Type: BOOK - Published: 2008-02-01 - Publisher: Visible Ink Press

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How would you treat a murderer? If you’re from Hollywood and he’s notorious, you might turn him into a folk hero. Separate the facts from the many legends a
The Life and Crimes of Railroad Bill
Language: en
Pages: 137

The Life and Crimes of Railroad Bill

Authors: Larry L. Massey
Categories: History
Type: BOOK - Published: 2015-09-11 - Publisher: University Press of Florida

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For over a year, Railroad Bill eluded sheriffs, private detectives hired by the L&N line, and bounty hunters who traveled across the country to match guns with
Not a Crime to Be Poor
Language: en
Pages: 223

Not a Crime to Be Poor

Authors: Peter Edelman
Categories: Political Science
Type: BOOK - Published: 2019-07-02 - Publisher: The New Press

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United States Code
Language: en
Pages: 1506

United States Code

Authors: United States
Categories: Law
Type: BOOK - Published: 2013 - Publisher:

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