Criminal Law

CEB can help you navigate the multi-faceted world of criminal practice, where the stakes are high and the process is complex. Whether you are an experienced prosecutor or defense attorney with a high level of professional expertise, or a criminal practice novice looking for the best legal strategy for your particular case, the tools are all here to answer your questions and guide you to an ethical and vigorous representation of both rights and justice. You can count on the proven track record of CEB’s irreplaceable “crim law bible” and its companion resources.

With CEB’s Criminal Law practice guides, you can:

Master the fine points of temporary detentions and warrantless searches
Know how to make use of the discovery process to get what you need
Move your case forward with an authoritative motion practice and important forms
Stay on top of the deadlines relevant to your case
Litigate your preliminary hearing effectively while anticipating 995 issues
Present and challenge the testimony of expert witnesses in complex areas
Confidently calculate exposure including specialized enhancements such as prior convictions, gangs, and sex registration
Analyze how forensic mental health impacts the issue of culpability in your case
Know how recent statewide Propositions affect your case and legal duties
Expand your practice into juvenile, writs and appeals, or immigration
And much more

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Criminal Law

Appeals and Writs in Criminal Cases
California Criminal Law Forms Manual
California Criminal Law Procedure and Practice
California Criminal Sentencing Enhancements
California Judges Benchbook: Domestic Violence Cases in Criminal Court

California Judges Benchbook: Search and Seizure
California Juvenile Dependency Practice
Defending your Client in a Misdemeanor Case (Including a DUI)
Felony Sentencing Handbook
Mandatory Criminal Jury Instructions Handbook

Evidence

Effective Introduction of Evidence in California
Jefferson’s California Evidence Benchbook

Laying a Foundation to Introduce Evidence (Preparing and Using Evidence at Trial)
Scientific Evidence and Expert Testimony in California

Litigation Practice & Procedure

California Trial Objections
Effective Direct and Cross-Examination

Persuasive Opening Statements and Closing Arguments

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