Overview
Criminal justice is the delivery of justice to those who have been accused of committing crimes
Academic discipline
The functional study of criminal justice is at times distinct from criminology, which involves the study of crime as a social phenomenon
History
The modern criminal justice system has evolved since ancient times, with new forms of punishment, added rights for offenders and victims
See also
• Outline of criminal justice – structured list of topics related to criminal justice
Works cited
• John Bell; Sophie Boyron; Simon Whittaker (27 March 2008). Principles of French Law (2 ed.). OUP Oxford. pp. 129–. ISBN 978-0-19-101889-3
A criminal justice lawyer is a lawyer who has been trained to work in the U.S. criminal justice system. They are responsible for representing either the state or a criminal defendant throughout the entirety of a criminal trial.
A criminal justice lawyer is a
specialist in a field of law. They focus on the defense of defendants and the prosecution of crimes, and they assist the prosecutors and courts in the adjudication of cases.
Criminal justice lawyers provide legal representation for people accused of a crime. They research the cases they take on to build viable defense strategies. They advise their defendants on the best course of action, navigating plea bargains and settlements as well as fighting for their defendants' rights in court.A
criminal justice lawyer is a legal professional who specializes in criminal justice counsel and defense. These professionals represent either the state they practice in or criminal defendants during their time in the criminal justice system.