The Criminal Law Handbook

“An excellent and balanced guide to the state court criminal justice process…” Library Journal

“This easy-to-understand book contains everything you need to know about criminal law.” Roger Cossack, Legal Analyst

“A well written, helpful guide for laypersons interested in their legal rights–straightforward, non-intimidating and informative.” Laurie Levenson, Associate Dean, Loyola School of Law

Author Comments: The Criminal Law Handbook is written in an easy-to-understand question-and-answer format. It explains the criminal justice system inside and outside the courtroom. Whatever prompts your interest, the criminal justice system belongs to you. You have a right to know how it works. This book tells you what you never learned in high school civics: how the system really works.

About the Authors

Paul Bergman is a Professor of Law Emeritus at UCLA School of Law and a recipient of two University Distinguished Teaching Awards. His books include:

• Nolo’s Deposition Handbook
• Reel Justice: The Courtroom Goes to the Movies
• Trial Advocacy: Inferences, Arguments, Techniques
• Trial Advocacy in a Nutshell
• Represent Yourself in Court: How to Prepare & Try a Winning Case
• Depositions in a Nutshell
• Lawyers as Counselors: A Client-Centered Approach
• Evidence Law and Practice
• Cracking the Case Method
• Evidence Law and Practice
• You Matter: Ten Spiritual Commitments for a Richer and More Meaningful Life

Paul has also published numerous articles in law journals and regularly gives presentations to legal professionals and community groups, using clips from law-related films.

Sara Berman is a graduate of UCLA School of Law and currently serves as the Director of Academic and Bar Success Programs for the AccessLex Center for Legal Education Excellence. She has held faculty and administrative leadership roles in law schools in California and Florida and is the author of numerous articles and books, including:

• Pass the Bar Exam: A Practical Guide to Achieving Academic & Professional Goals
• Bar Exam MPT Preparation & Experiential Learning For Law Students: Interactive Performance Test Training

Sara is also the co-author, along with Paul Bergman, of Represent Yourself in Court: How to Prepare and Try a Winning Civil Case.