Open this book and step into America’s court system! With Neubauer and Fradella’s best seller, you will see for yourself what it is like to be a judge, a prosecutor, a defense attorney, and more. This fascinating and well-researched book gives you a realistic sense of being in the courthouse, enabling you to quickly gain an understanding of what it is like to work in and be a part of the American criminal justice system. AMERICA’S COURTS AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, 11E, International Edition’s approach, which focuses on the courthouse "players," makes it easy to understand each person’s important role in bringing a case through the court process. Throughout the book, the authors highlight not only the pivotal role of the criminal courts but also the court’s importance and impact on society as a whole.