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Author:   Rolando del Carmen ,  Susan Ritter (University of Texas, Brownsville) ,  Betsy Witt
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   Anderson Publishing
Edition:   6th edition
Weight:   0.816kg
ISBN:  

9781437735086

ISBN 10:   1437735088
Pages:   450
Publication Date:   06 September 2016
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Prisons and Jails A. Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act B. Clemency and Commutation C. Conditions of Confinement–In General D. Conditions of Confinement–Double Celling E. Consent Decree–Modification F. Court Access G. Counsel H. Damages and Defenses I. Disciplinary Hearings J. Discrimination Based on Money K. Discrimination Based on Race L. Due Process M. Force–Use of Deadly Force in Correctional Facilities N. Force–Use of Nondeadly Force in Correctional Facilities O. Habeas Corpus P. Prison Litigation Reform Act Q. Mail and the First Amendment R. Medical Care and Psychological Treatment S. Freedom of the Press T. Protection of Inmates from Injury U. Religion V. Searches and Seizures W. Administrative Segregation X. Punitive Segregation Y. Self-Incrimination Z. Transfer AA. Union Membership and Activities BB. Visitation Chapter 2: Probation Chapter 3: Parole Chapter 4: Death Penalty A. History and Foundation Cases B. Discrimination—Racial C. Mentally Impaired Defendants D. Juveniles E. Juries and Jurors F. Counsel G. Due Process H. Aggravating and Mitigating Circumstances I. Appeals and Habeas Corpus J. Cruel and Unusual Punishment K. Other Issues Chapter 5: Juvenile Justice Chapter 6: Sexual Assault Offender Laws

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Rolando V. del Carmen retired in 2011 as Distinguished Professor of Criminal Justice (Law) in the College of Criminal Justice, Sam Houston State University. He has authored numerous books and articles in various areas of law related to criminal justice. He has won all three major awards given by the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, and has taught numerous graduate and undergraduate classes in law and has been a mentor and friend to many of his students. Susan E. Ritter is Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at the University of Texas, Brownsville. She specializes in correctional law as well as other corrections and criminal justice issues, many relating to female offending. She holds a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from Sam Houston State University, an M.A. in Criminal Justice from the University of Texas, Arlington, and a B.S. in Government/Sociology from Texas Woman’s University. Betsy A. Witt is Professor of Criminal Justice at Limestone College. She has been in education for more than 20 years, teaching at various universities. She has co-authored four texts relating to correctional law, juvenile law, jails, and probation, and is a member of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Juvenile and Corrections Sections. She holds a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, an M.A. in Criminology, and B.S. in Criminology and Corrections from Sam Houston State University.

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