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Ordinary injustice : rascuache lawyering and the anatomy of a criminal case /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Mirandé, Alfredo (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Tucson : University of Arizona Press, [2023]
Subjects:
Racism in criminal justice administration > United States.
Racism against Hispanic Americans.
Hispanic Americans > Social conditions.
Racism in criminal justice administration.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Cover
  • Title Page
  • Copyright
  • Dedication
  • Contents
  • Preface
  • Introduction
  • 1. The First Case: A Family Vacation, March 25, 2019
  • 2. A Visit to the Dentist
  • 3. Las Mañanitas
  • 4. Trespassing
  • 5. Cartas Marcadas (Stacked Deck)
  • 6. Lying About the Truth: The Preliminary Hearing
  • 7. Las Rejas No Matan: The Information and Arraignment
  • 8. Hearing on Motion to Dismiss
  • 9. Amor Tóxico: Penal Code 1382 and 995 Motions
  • 10. The Rape Allegation
  • 11. Negotiating a Plea
  • 12. The Final Chapter?
  • 13. The Appeal
  • Epilogue
  • Appendix: Petition to the Supreme Court of California
  • Notes
  • References
  • Index
  • About the Author