The American Prosecutor: A Search For Identity - Joan E. Jacoby - książka wyd. 1980

Opis

The American Prosecutor: A Search for Identity is an analytical study of the role and evolution of the public prosecutor in the United States, examining how historical developments, legal traditions, and social expectations have shaped prosecutorial power and professional identity. The book explores the prosecutor’s dual function as both an advocate in the adversarial system and a representative of justice acting in the public interest, highlighting tensions between discretion, accountability, and ethics. Through legal analysis, case examples, and institutional history, it offers insight into the challenges facing American prosecutors and contributes to a broader understanding of their place within the U.

S. criminal justice system.