Tribal Criminal Law and Procedure, Second Edition

ISBN-13: 9781442232280 / Angielski / Twarda / 2015 / 650 str.

Carrie E. Garrow; Sarah Deer

Opis

Tribal Criminal Law and Procedure examines complex Indian nations' tribal justice systems, analyzing tribal statutory law, tribal case law, and the cultural values of Native peoples. Using tribal court opinions and tribal codes, it reveals how tribal governments use a combination of oral and written law to dispense justice and strengthen their nations and people. Carrie E. Garrow and Sarah Deer discuss the histories, structures, and practices of tribal justice systems, comparisons of traditional tribal justice with American law and jurisdictions, elements of criminal law and procedure, and alternative sentencing and traditional sanctions. New features of the second edition include new chapters on: - The Tribal Law and Order Act's Enhanced Sentencing Provisions - The Violence Against Women Act's Special Domestic Violence Criminal Jurisdiction - Tribal-State Collaboration Tribal Criminal Law and Procedure is an invaluable resource for legal scholars and students. The book is published in cooperation with the Tribal Law and Policy Institute (visit them at www.tlpi.org).