How Criminal Justice Works in Michigan : Understanding Our Courts, Criminal Justice System and Bill of Rights

How criminal justice works in Michigan provides a succinct examination of our court system, criminal justice system and the constitutional and legal concepts and principles which govern them. It bridges the gap between the classroom and courtroom and serves as a road map for those individuals who want to know how our criminal justice system works. We examine the court process from arrest through trial. Special Features Of How Justice works (1) It explains the court system, including what each court does, the type of cases it handles and the role it plays in a criminal prosecution. (2) It explains the different stages/steps of a criminal prosecution and what happens at each stage as a case moves through the court system. (3) It explains the Bill of Rights and the rights, privileges and protections it provides for every citizen who is suspected or accused of committing a crime. (4) It uses a set of real life cases to bridge the