Collapse of American Criminal Justice

Rule of law has vanished in America's criminal justice system. Prosecutors decide whom to punish; most accused never face a jury; policing is inconsistent; plea bargaining is rampant; and draconian sentencing fills prisons with mostly minority defendants. The author looks to history for the roots of these problems - and solutions.

About the author

William J. Stuntz was Henry J. Friendly Professor of Law at Harvard University.

Summary

Rule of law has vanished in America's criminal justice system. Prosecutors decide whom to punish; most accused never face a jury; policing is inconsistent; plea bargaining is rampant; and draconian sentencing fills prisons with mostly minority defendants. The author looks to history for the roots of these problems - and solutions.

Product details

• Authors: William Stuntz, William J. Stuntz, Stuntz William J.
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 07.10.2013
• EAN: 9780674725874
• ISBN: 978-0-674-72587-4
• No. of pages: 432
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Law > General, dictionaries; USA, Law, LAW / Criminal Law / General, LAW / Legal History, Criminal law & procedure, Legal History, United States of America, USA, Criminal law: procedure and offences