NEW!
Criminal Practice Series
Sex Crimes: California Law and Procedure
by Judge J. Richard Couzens (Ret.) and Presiding Justice Tricia A. Bigelow
Cases involving sex crimes are complex and require constant balancing of the public's right to know with the defendant's right to due process. This deskbook focuses on the procedural aspects of sex crime cases and includes a detailed review of the applicable case law and statutes, as well as forms and "best practice" tips. Written in a linear fashion to help readers quickly find what they need, the format follows the procedural route these cases take from start to finish. A must-have for judges, prosecutors and defense counsel handling these matters.
Summary of Contents
- Management of Sex Cases
- Warrants
- Arraignment
- Media Relations
- Discovery
- Statutes of Limitation
- Protection of the Victim
- The Child Witness
- The Preliminary Hearing
- The Science and Law of DNA Testing
- Trial
- Sentencing
- Sexually Violent Predators
Table of Laws and Rules
Table of Cases
Index
Available Format: Print
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