The Constitution provides for an impartial criminal justice system. In this 2-part series, lawyers, prosecutors, judges, and police officers move through the entire process of jurisprudence, from investigation and arrest procedures to courtroom proceedings and sentencing. Differences applicable to juvenile law are made clear. These videos provide an excellent resource for political science or legal studies courses. A Cambridge Educational Production. 2-part series, 28-30 minutes each.

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		Plea Bargains: Dealing for Justice The vast majority of criminal cases end in plea bargains. No one argues that this is the most just way-only the most efficient. This program examines what happens when the deal is struck: who gets out of jail, who doesn't, and who decides what kind o...(more details)		VHS $169.95 DVD $169.95 DVD + 3-Year Streaming $254.93 3-Year Streaming $169.95
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