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Introduction to Criminal Justice

Introduction to Criminal Justice

Author(s): Matthew L Duffin

Edition: 3

Copyright: 2026

Pages: 261

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Introduction to Criminal Justice Overview is a comprehensive overview of criminal justice presented clearly and understandably. The book surveys the criminal justice system to expose readers to many United States Criminal Justice System issues. The text is designed to meet the needs of students seeking a broad overview of the American Criminal Justice System either as an elective to meet general education requirements for other disciplines or as the foundation for those planning to major in criminal justice studies.

Chapter 1 The Constitution: The Basis of Criminal Justice in America 
Chapter 2 Introduction to the Justice System 
Chapter 3 The Extent of Crime in America  
Chapter 4 The Concept of Laws in America 
Chapter 5 The US Police System  
Chapter 6 The Police Process 
Chapter 7 Constitutional Criminal Rights  
Chapter 8 How Courts Work: The Judicial System Explained  
Chapter 9 Pretrial Activities and the Criminal Trial 
Chapter 10 Sentencing  
Chapter 11 Corrections: Jails and Prisons 
Chapter 12 Corrections: Alternatives to Incarceration 
Chapter 13 Juvenile Justice  

 

Matthew L Duffin

Matthew L. Duffin received a J.D. from Brigham Young University and an LL.M. from the Army Judge Advocate General’s School. His 36-year career crossed academic and professional practice. He has published numerous articles and book chapters dealing with criminal justice issues and the law. He was a former prosecutor, defense attorney, and judge with over 19 years of teaching experience in criminal justice and law. He is currently an associate professor in the criminal justice department at Utah Valley University.

Introduction to Criminal Justice Overview is a comprehensive overview of criminal justice presented clearly and understandably. The book surveys the criminal justice system to expose readers to many United States Criminal Justice System issues. The text is designed to meet the needs of students seeking a broad overview of the American Criminal Justice System either as an elective to meet general education requirements for other disciplines or as the foundation for those planning to major in criminal justice studies.

Chapter 1 The Constitution: The Basis of Criminal Justice in America 
Chapter 2 Introduction to the Justice System 
Chapter 3 The Extent of Crime in America  
Chapter 4 The Concept of Laws in America 
Chapter 5 The US Police System  
Chapter 6 The Police Process 
Chapter 7 Constitutional Criminal Rights  
Chapter 8 How Courts Work: The Judicial System Explained  
Chapter 9 Pretrial Activities and the Criminal Trial 
Chapter 10 Sentencing  
Chapter 11 Corrections: Jails and Prisons 
Chapter 12 Corrections: Alternatives to Incarceration 
Chapter 13 Juvenile Justice  

 

Matthew L Duffin
Matthew L Duffin

Matthew L. Duffin received a J.D. from Brigham Young University and an LL.M. from the Army Judge Advocate General’s School. His 36-year career crossed academic and professional practice. He has published numerous articles and book chapters dealing with criminal justice issues and the law. He was a former prosecutor, defense attorney, and judge with over 19 years of teaching experience in criminal justice and law. He is currently an associate professor in the criminal justice department at Utah Valley University.