Police, Prosecutors, Courts, and the Constitution: Toward Ending the "Awful But Lawful" Era

by James Densley, Charles E. MacLean, James A. Densley

This book delves into a multitude of practices that, although deemed "lawful" by courts, are undeniably "awful" and unethical. From police officers employing deceit to extract confessions or consent to search, to prosecutors manipulating innocent individuals to relinquish their rights and plead guilty, to excessive force by law enforcement, these practices erode public trust in the criminal legal system and deny justice to those affected.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3031390814
• ISBN13: 9783031390814
• Release Date: September 2023
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 178 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"