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 InfoChicago : University of Chicago Press, 2005.
Descriptionx, 289 pages ; 23 cm.
Subjects

SeriesChicago 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 245-280) and indexes.
LCCN 2004010382
ISBN0226767922 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0226767930 (pbk. : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks KF9223 .S668 2005 ✔ Available Place Hold