Legal systems: courts and procedures

La presente monografía en formato de guía más práctica que teórica, intenta explicar de forma detallada todo el proceso que vive y asume un Juez desde que aprueba la oposición hasta que se incorpora a su destino, y posteriormente en el ejercicio de sus funciones, enfocado al ámbito penal.

Este texto intenta conciliar el deber de la Policía Nacional de preservar el orden público y garantizar la seguridad con el derecho a la intimidad.

To consider the problems of high litigation costs and delay that burden both plaintiffs and defendants, average citizens and large corporations, Senator Joseph R.

"La Profesión Jurídica en Colombia" responde a la creciente preocupación que existe hoy en Colombia, y en otros países de América Latina, por la justicia.

In Supreme Bias, Christina L.

Spanning the years from 1946 until 1953, the Vinson Court made the legal transition from World War II to the Korean War, and the outspoken justices Felix Frankfurter and Hugo Black helped shape its legacy.

An extensive survey of the pros and cons, evolution, and current issues surrounding one of the hottest topics in today's social debates.

Part of ABC-CLIO's groundbreaking About State Government set, this volume is the first comprehensive resource to focus exclusively on judicial politics at the state level, covering all 50 states and demonstrating the profound influence state courts have on American life.

An authoritative survey of the Taft Court, which served from 1921 to 1929, and the impact it had on the U.

Media relations are not just for the rich and famous.

Inaugurating Greenw4ood's Reference Guides to the United States Constitution series, this superlative guide to the Sixth Amendment is the first to survey the legal guarantee of counsel's assistance since 1963's Gideon ruling.

Conventional wisdom holds that the Lochner Court illegitimately used the Constitution's due process clauses to strike down Progressive legislation designed to protect the poor and powerless against big business.

A collective overview of contemporary developments affecting court organization and judicial procedures.

An in-depth analysis of the workings and legacy of the Supreme Court led by Charles Evans Hughes.

A survey and analysis of the historical context, key figures, and lasting legacy of the Warren Court.

A unique reference work exploring the interaction of ever more pervasive media and the U.

An extensive exploration of the major decisions and personalities of the Supreme Court during the 14-year tenure of Chief Justice Morrison Remick Waite.

An in-depth examination of the U.

A revealing examination of the Supreme Court's justices and their "e;cautiously moderate"e; jurisprudence during the ten-year tenure of Chief Justice Salmon Portland Chase.

A detailed look at the Rehnquist Court's key figures, rulings, and major changes to U.

A comprehensive examination of the rulings, key figures, and legal legacy of the Stone Court.

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.

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.

In Supreme Bias, Christina L.

Inspiring and instructive biographies of the 100 most influential judges from state and federal courts in one easy-to-access volume.

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.

Wir sprechen frei, wenn es keine Schuld gibt oder wenn sich nichts beweisen lässt.

Examines election case law to demonstrate and assess how the Supreme Court has radically transformed American democracy.

An analysis of the local impact of the International Criminal Court in four countries: Afghanistan, Colombia, Libya and Uganda.

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.

Examines election case law to demonstrate and assess how the Supreme Court has radically transformed American democracy.

Originally published in 1870, this unusual work is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition.

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.

First published in 2001.

During William L.

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.

Are you involved in making decisions in court, a tribunal, or another formal decision-making environment?

Are you involved in making decisions in court, a tribunal, or another formal decision-making environment?

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.

Top US legal scholars and political scientists examine how the law shapes judges' behavior and decisions, and what it means for society at large.

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.

DISTINGUISHED PUBLICATION AWARD FOR THE NATIONAL COMMUNICATION ASSOCIATION'S COMMUNICATION AND LAW DIVISION The First Amendment: protected by law, threatened by fear in the Roberts Supreme Court.

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.

It was an awful wintery day when police were called to investigate an alleged inside job.

Over the past two decades, the United States has seen an intense debate about the composition of the federal judiciary.