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Whether you need a course supplement, help preparing for an exam, or a concise reference for the subject, CliffsQuickReview Criminal Justice can help. This guide covers the criminal justice system in the United States, with coverage on police powers, citizens' rights, and criminal law. In no time, you'll be tackling topics such as

• Rights consciousness and civil liberties
  
  
• Legal defenses and justifications for crimes
  
  
• Theories of punishment
  
  
• The causes and costs of police corruption
  
  
• Sentencing statutes and guidelines
  
  

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