The Collapse of American Criminal Justice
Download or Read eBook The Collapse of American Criminal Justice PDF written by William J. Stuntz and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2011-09-30 with total page 425 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : William J. Stuntz |
Publisher | : Harvard University Press |
Total Pages | : 425 |
Release | : 2011-09-30 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780674051751 |
ISBN-13 | : 0674051750 |
Rating | : 4/5 (51 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Collapse of American Criminal Justice by : William J. Stuntz
Book excerpt: Rule of law has vanished in America’s criminal justice system. Prosecutors decide whom to punish; most accused never face a jury; policing is inconsistent; plea bargaining is rampant; and draconian sentencing fills prisons with mostly minority defendants. A leading criminal law scholar looks to history for the roots of these problems—and solutions.