1st Edition
The Criminal Justice Process A Practical Introduction
534 Pages
by
Routledge
534 Pages
by
Routledge
This text offers a comprehensive and holistic overview of the criminal justice process from the commission of an offence to resettlement or community supervision and formal exit from the process. It is designed to give students and researchers a unique insight into the criminal justice system, with a key focus on issues faced by practitioners and the impact these issues have on decision making.... Read more
1. Overview of the Criminal Justice Process 2. The Crime Incident and First Response 3. Investigating the Crime 4. Arrest, Custody and Interview 5. Charging 6. Initial Appearances in the Magistrates’ Court 7. Trial (Crown Court) 8. Sentencing 9. Probation and Rehabilitation 10. Imprisonment and Re-Settlement 11. Future Directions in the Criminal Justice Process.
Biography
Christopher Birkbeck is Professor of Criminology at the University of Salford. Muzammil Quraishi is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Salford, UK.
