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Privilege And Punishment: How Race And Class Matter In Criminal Court,Used
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How The Attorneyclient Relationship Favors The Privileged In Criminal Courtand Denies Justice To The Poor And To Workingclass People Of Colorthe Number Of Americans Arrested, Brought To Court, And Incarcerated Has Skyrocketed In Recent Decades. Criminal Defendants Come From All Races And Economic Walks Of Life, But They Experience Punishment In Vastly Different Ways. Privilege And Punishment Examines How Racial And Class Inequalities Are Embedded In The Attorneyclient Relationship, Providing A Devastating Portrait Of Inequality And Injustice Within And Beyond The Criminal Courts.Matthew Clair Conducted Extensive Fieldwork In The Boston Court System, Attending Criminal Hearings And Interviewing Defendants, Lawyers, Judges, Police Officers, And Probation Officers. In This Eyeopening Book, He Uncovers How Privilege And Inequality Play Out In Criminal Court Interactions. When Disadvantaged Defendants Try To Learn Their Legal Rights And Advocate For Themselves, Lawyers And Judges Often Silence, Coerce, And Punish Them. Privileged Defendants, Who Are More Likely To Trust Their Defense Attorneys, Delegate Authority To Their Lawyers, Defer To Judges, And Are Rewarded For Their Compliance. Clair Shows How Attempts To Exercise Legal Rights Often Backfire On The Poor And On Workingclass People Of Color, And How Effective Legal Representation Alone Is No Guarantee Of Justice.Superbly Written And Powerfully Argued, Privilege And Punishment Draws Needed Attention To The Injustices That Are Perpetuated By The Attorneyclient Relationship In Todays Criminal Courts, And Describes The Reforms Needed To Correct Them.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Privilege and Punishment'? A: The main theme of 'Privilege and Punishment' is how race and class inequalities impact the criminal court system, particularly focusing on the attorney-client relationship and its effects on justice for disadvantaged defendants.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Privilege and Punishment'? A: The author of 'Privilege and Punishment' is Matthew Clair.
- Q: When was 'Privilege and Punishment' published? A: 'Privilege and Punishment' was published on November 17, 2020.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: 'Privilege and Punishment' is available in hardcover format.
- Q: How many pages does 'Privilege and Punishment' have? A: 'Privilege and Punishment' has 320 pages.
- Q: What type of research did Matthew Clair conduct for this book? A: Matthew Clair conducted extensive fieldwork in the Boston court system, including attending criminal hearings and interviewing various stakeholders such as defendants, lawyers, judges, police officers, and probation officers.
- Q: What issues does 'Privilege and Punishment' highlight in the criminal justice system? A: 'Privilege and Punishment' highlights issues of inequality and injustice within the criminal justice system, particularly how disadvantaged defendants face additional challenges due to their socio-economic status and race.
- Q: Does the book offer solutions to the problems it discusses? A: 'Privilege and Punishment' describes the reforms needed to address the injustices perpetuated by the attorney-client relationship in criminal courts.
- Q: Is 'Privilege and Punishment' suitable for general readers? A: 'Privilege and Punishment' is written in a manner that makes it accessible to general readers interested in understanding the complexities of the criminal justice system.
- Q: What unique perspective does this book provide on the legal system? A: 'Privilege and Punishment' provides a unique perspective by examining how privilege and inequality play out in court interactions, revealing the systemic barriers faced by marginalized groups.