02598cam a22003373u 4500 61628 UtSlPG 20260610134424.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 12022032 UtSlPG en iso639-1 HV Train, Arthur Cheney, 1875-1945 Courts, Criminals and the Camorra Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-03-16 E-text prepared by ellinora, Brian Wilsden, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) "Courts, Criminals, and the Camorra" by Arthur Cheney Train is a detailed examination of the American criminal justice system, structured as a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The book delves into various aspects of criminal law, including the presumption of innocence, police practices, and the intricacies of preparing a criminal case for trial. Train, who has experience as a prosecutor, demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the flaws and nuances within the legal framework and the often paradoxical nature of justice. At the start of the narrative, Train introduces the case of an individual named Duffy, who was improperly treated by police officers, highlighting the tension between law enforcement practices and citizens' rights. He uses Duffy's experience to set the stage for a broader discussion about the systemic issues within the judicial system, such as the questionable legality of certain police actions, the difficulties in maintaining civil liberties, and the conflicting pressures faced by law enforcement. Train argues that while the presumption of innocence is a cornerstone of American jurisprudence, the reality often reflects a presumption of guilt stemming from public sentiments, societal norms, and procedural inequities, leading to a complex portrayal of justice that raises ethical questions about liberty and law enforcement. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Justice, Administration of -- United States Criminals -- United States Camorra https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61628 102453 102453