Speaking of crime : the language of criminal justice / Lawrence M. Solan and Peter M. Tiersma.
| Author/creator | Solan, Lawrence, 1952- |
| Other author | Conley, John M. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Chicago : University of Chicago Press, 2005. |
| Description | x, 289 pages ; 23 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Chicago series in law and society Chicago series in law and society. ^A512608 |
| Contents | Language and the criminal law -- Linguistics in the law -- "Consensual" searches -- Interrogation, confession, and the right to counsel -- Understanding Miranda -- Exact words -- Who said that? -- Who wrote that? -- Solicitation, conspiracy, bribery -- Threats -- Perjury -- Where do we go from here? |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 245-280) and indexes. |
| LCCN | 2004010382 |
| ISBN | 0226767922 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0226767930 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | KF9223 .S668 2005 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |