Crime to Conviction: The Path of a Criminal

Categories: Crime | Experts

What really happens between the first crime and a final conviction? Amy Rivers, Arl Farris, Bruce Robert Coffin, James Glass, Larry Enmon, and Michael Jordan draw on real law enforcement experience to walk listeners through every stage of a criminal case. This session follows the process from investigation and arrest to prosecution and courtroom outcome, giving writers a clear, realistic understanding of how justice unfolds in the real world.

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