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Courts and Criminals

Courts and Criminals

Train, Arthur

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20th Century United States HistoryFiction AnthologiesGeneral Law

ISBN10: 1162764643
ISBN13: 9781162764641
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 316
Weight: 0.93
Height: 0.66 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Courts and Criminals is a collection of articles written by Arthur Train, a former New York City assistant district attorney and noted author. The book offers a fascinating insight into the American criminal justice system during the early 20th century. Train's articles are based on his personal experiences and observations of the courts and the criminals who appeared before them. He provides an in-depth look at the workings of the legal system, including the roles of judges, lawyers, and juries. Train also discusses the psychology of criminals and the various methods used by law enforcement to catch them. Throughout the book, Train's writing is both informative and entertaining, with a style that is both witty and engaging. Courts and Criminals is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American law and justice.1922. Train was the former assistant district attorney in New York City. His interactions with clients, together with his experiences in the courtroom, provided the material for the more than 250 short stories and novels he would write during his lifetime. Contents: The Pleasant Fiction of the Presumption of Innocence; Preparing a Criminal Case for Trial; Sensationalism and Jury Trials; Why Do Men Kill?; Detectives and Others; Detectives Who Detect; Women in the Courts; Tricks of the Trade; What Fosters Crime; Insanity and the Law; and The Mala Vita in America. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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