NCJ Number
35064
Journal
BILL OF RIGHTS NEWSLETTER Volume: 8 Issue: 1 Dated: (SPRING 1974) Pages: WHOLE ISSUE
Date Published
1974
Length
31 pages
Annotation
THIS NEWSLETTER PROVIDES TEACHERS, STUDENTS, AND OTHER READERS WITH INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION EXERCISES ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, CRIMES, COURT PROCEDURES, AND CORRECTIONS.
Abstract
SPECIAL FEATURES OF THIS ISSUE INCLUDE A QUESTIONNAIRE ON JUSTICE IN AMERICA, A FLOW CHART OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROCESS, A DISCUSSION OF WHITE COLLAR AND VICTIMLESS CRIMES, A CLASSROOM SIMULATION ON PRETRIAL RELEASE, AND A CLASSROOM EXERCISE ON PLEA NEGOTIATIONS. ALSO PROVIDED ARE A CLASSROOM SIMULATION OF JUDICIAL SENTENCING, A DISCUSSION OF CORRECTIONS, AND A REVIEW OF U.S. SUPREME COURT DECISIONS ON THE EXCLUSIONARY RULE AND THE RIGHTS OF CONVICTS AND PAROLEES. QUESTIONS FOR CLASS DISCUSSION ARE INCLUDED IN THE ARTICLES.