A Look Inside the Criminal Justice System

Categories: Crime

The criminal justice system is far more complex than television makes it seem. Ernest Lancaster, Ida Mae Jones, Lewis Allan, Mark Zeid, Marty Ludlum, and Philip Kushner offer writers a clear look at how the system actually functions, from procedure to decision making. This session addresses common myths, explains what really happens behind the scenes, and points writers toward reliable ways to get legal details right.

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