An insightful, chronological-by chief justice-examination of the Supreme Court that enables students and readers to understand and appreciate the constitutional role the Court plays in American government and society.
This volume explores the many ways in which politics shapes the allegedly nonpartisan judicial system in America, ranging from how judges are selected to the bench to how they rule when they get there.
An insightful, chronological-by chief justice-examination of the Supreme Court that enables students and readers to understand and appreciate the constitutional role the Court plays in American government and society.
How to repair the dysfunction at the Supreme Court in a way that cuts across partisan ideologies The Supreme Court, once the most respected institution in American government, is now routinely criticized for rendering decisions based on the individual justices' partisan leanings rather than on a faithful reading of the law.
This authoritative set provides a comprehensive overview of issues and trends in crime, law enforcement, courts, and corrections that encompass the field of criminal justice studies in the United States.
Las profundas transformaciones, tanto en el proceso civil como en el penal, de las últimas décadas son de una intensidad tal que han acabado por alterar los perfiles, cometidos y expectativas de todos los sujetos conectados al proceso: desde los abogados hasta los informadores y medios de comunicación, pasando por las víctimas, la acusación particular y, por supuesto, jueces y fiscales y sus respectivos órganos de gobierno o espacio institucional, en permanente tensión.
Readers seeking information about Elena Kagan-from her early life and her ascent to the Supreme Court to how she approaches questions of fairness, justice, equality, and civil rights-will find this biography engaging and invaluable.
Written by one of the leading experts in the field, this textbook is the ideal companion for undergraduate and postgraduate students looking for an accessible, engaging and concise introduction to criminal law.
When Don Reid published Eyewitness in 1973, the chronicle of his conversion from a supporter of the death penalty to an ardent opponent, the book was an immediate sensation.
When Don Reid published Eyewitness in 1973, the chronicle of his conversion from a supporter of the death penalty to an ardent opponent, the book was an immediate sensation.
Con un estudio introductorio de Sergio García Ramírez, esta obra representa el punto de partida moderno en los anales de la filosofía del derecho judicial y constituye, asimismo, una suma de las ideas sobre la materia que concurren hasta alcanzar su definición más plena en la obra de Montesquieu y los enciclopedistas franceses.
Análisis doctrinario y jurisprudencial acerca de los desafíos de la prueba digital vinculada con el correo electrónico (e-mail), los mensajes de WhatsApp y Telegram, los mensajes de Texto (SMS), los perfiles de Facebook y otras redes sociales, las capturas de pantallas, los videos y fotos extraídos desde teléfonos móviles, los videos de YouTube, los Documentos electrónicos y digitales, los smartcontracts, el Cloud Computing y la Inteligencia Artificial, en el marco del proceso civil y comercial, laboral, y procesal penal.
En la presente obra se hace un exhaustivo análisis doctrinario y jurisprudencial acerca de los desafíos de la prueba digital vinculada con aplicaciones de mensajería instantánea, redes sociales, computación en la nube, plataformas web para compartir videos, comunicaciones y documentos electrónicos y Blockchain, smart contracts.
Practical Investigation Techniques is useful for new as well as veteran investigators to establish a practical standard for conducting a wide range of diverse criminal investigations.
Practical Investigation Techniques is useful for new as well as veteran investigators to establish a practical standard for conducting a wide range of diverse criminal investigations.
The new trend in problem-solving courts-specialized courts utilized to address crimes not adequately addressed by the standard criminal justice system-is examined in this thorough and insight-filled book.
La Facultad de Derecho de la Universidad de Bogotá Jorge Tadeo Lozano presenta con orgullo este primer tomo de la serie que se denominará Grandes Temas de la Jurisprudencia Colombiana.
Sheriff Alastair Brown draws on his extensive experience in practice to present a clear and up-to date overview of the subject, taking into account updates relating to the law of arrest, the treatment of vulnerable witnesses, the sentencing powers for non-harassment orders and the First Diet procedure.
A PIONEERING WORK ON A highly topical subject, Chaff and Grain: Guilt, Innocence and the Dilemmas of Justice by Vivek Sood goes into the malfunctions of the criminal justice system in India.
Esta monografia tiene por objeto reivindicar el papel de los medios de prueba en el proceso, a traves de la presentacion de algunas discusiones que podemos identificar en cada uno de ellos.
To ensure a fair criminal trial, effective sentencing advocacy is needed in every stage of prosecution, from investigation through plea, trial and sentencing hearings.
Sheriff Alastair Brown draws on his extensive experience in practice to present a clear and up-to date overview of the subject, taking into account updates relating to the law of arrest, the treatment of vulnerable witnesses, the sentencing powers for non-harassment orders and the First Diet procedure.
