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Benefit of Law: The Murder Case of Ernest Triplett
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Hardcover
from Iowa State Pr (October 30, 1988)
9780813819761 | details & prices | List price $18.95
About: From the book's inner book flap: "A fascinating look at how criminal trials and appeals work, the story of Triplett's long campaign for freedom illuminates a number of fundamental, but frequently misunderstood aspects of our criminal justice system---the crucial importance of lawyers for both sides, especially in cases involving 'unpopular' crimes; the usefulness of procedural rules that may seem like legal 'technicalities'; the function of 'habeas corpus' proceedings in providing review of the fairness of convictions even after all regular avenues of appeal have been completed; the potential for incorrect results, even in cases in which the evidence appears indisputable; and the impact of the death penalty in cutting off the system's ability to correct mistakes.
About: From the book's inner book flap: "A fascinating look at how criminal trials and appeals work, the story of Triplett's long campaign for freedom illuminates a number of fundamental, but frequently misunderstood aspects of our criminal justice system---the crucial importance of lawyers for both sides, especially in cases involving 'unpopular' crimes; the usefulness of procedural rules that may seem like legal 'technicalities'; the function of 'habeas corpus' proceedings in providing review of the fairness of convictions even after all regular avenues of appeal have been completed; the potential for incorrect results, even in cases in which the evidence appears indisputable; and the impact of the death penalty in cutting off the system's ability to correct mistakes.