The legal system : opposing viewpoints / Tamara L. Roleff, book editor.
Series: Opposing viewpoints series (Unnumbered)Publication details: San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, c1996.Description: 210 p. : ill. ; 23 cmISBN:- 1565104056 (lib. : alk. paper)
- 1565104048 (pbk. bdg. : alk. paper)
- 347.307 22 LEG
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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 DOES THE JURY SYSTEM WORK?
The criminal Jury system is effective
The criminal Jury system should be reformed
The civil Jury system is effective, etc
CHAPTER 2 DOES THE CIVIL JUSTICE SYSTEM NEED REFORM?
The civil Justice system needs reform
The civil Justice system does not need reform
A ''Loser pays'' Rule would deter frivolous lawsuits, etc.
CHAPTER 3 IS THERE A LITIGATION EXPLOSION?
America is experiencing a Litigation Explosion
America is Not Experiencing a Litigation Explosion
Consumers Overburden the courts with frivolous lawsuits, etc.
CHAPTER 4 IS THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM FAIR?
he criminal Justice system Discriminates Against Blacks
The criminal Justice system helps the black community
Mandatory minimum sentences are fair
Mandatory minimum sentences are unfair, etc
CHAPTER 5 HOW DO THE MEDIA AFFECT THE LEGAL SYSTEM?
Televising Trials is a public right
Televising Trials Demeans Justice
Checkbook Journalism Helps Achieve Justice
Checkbook Journalism Hinders Justice
Includes bibliographical index: p. 205-210
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