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Title It's the law [videorecording] / producer/director, Nicholas J. Furris, Gary Hackney ; writer/line producer, Deborah Simpson.

Imprint Lawrencville, NJ : Cambridge Educational, c2004.

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Location Call No. OPAC Message Status
 FSCC DVD Collection  DVD 345.05 LAW 2004    ---  Available
Description 1 videodisc (30 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 1/2 in.
Series Law & order : an inside view of the criminal justice system
Credits Executive producer, Charlotte Angel ; editor, Mark Garrett ; directory of photography, Patrick Herbert.
Performer Narrated by Staci Spanos.
Summary Beginning with an explanation of the major concepts in criminal justice, such as misdemeanor vs. felony crimes and the various degrees of each, this video covers the steps in the criminal justice system leading up to the pretrial/trial process. Topics covered include: the investigation process, questioning witnesses and suspects, the right to silence (5th Amendment rights), search warrants, arrest, the Miranda warning, and the booking process. Throughout the process, the criminal justice system must balance the rights of the suspect, the victim, and the community.
System Details DVD format.
Subject Crime -- United States.
Criminal justice, Administration of -- United States.
Criminal law -- United States.
Administration of criminal justice -- United States.
Added Author Angel, Charlotte.
Furris, Nicholas J.
Garrett, Mark.
Hackney, Gary.
Herbert, Patrick.
Simpson, Deborah.
Spanos, Staci.
Cambridge Educational (Firm)
Music No. 11901-KS Cambridge Educational

 
    
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