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Guilty provides an accessible overview of crime and the criminal justice system in the United States. Using extensive real‑case examples, the book explains how criminal offenses are defined, how courts handle them, and the different types of punishment that may be imposed. It's designed for middle‑school to high‑school readers, offering clear explanations that bridge between legal concepts and everyday questions about guilt and accountability.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Crime Fiction/Criminal Underworld
Authors: Teri Kanefield
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