Punishing Poverty

by Christine S. Scott-Hayward, Henry F. Fradella

2019 · University of California Press

Most people in jail have not been convicted of a crime. Instead, they have been accused of a crime and cannot afford to post the bail amount to guarantee their freedom until trial. Punishing Poverty examines how the current system of pretrial release detains hundreds of thousands of defendants awaiting trial. Tracing the historical antecedents of the US bail system, with particular attention to the failures of bail reform efforts in the mid to late twentieth century, the authors describe the painful social and economic impact of contemporary bail decisions. The first book-length treatment to analyze how bail reproduces racial and economic inequality throughout the criminal justice system, Punishing Poverty explores reform efforts, as jurisdictions begin to move away from money bail systems, and the attempts of the bail bond industry to push back against such reforms. This accessibly written book gives a succinct overview of the role of pretrial detention in fueling mass incarceration and is essential reading for researchers and reformers alike.

Criminal Law

by Henry F. Fradella, Professor in and Associate Director of the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice Henry F Fradella

2022 · Oxford University Press

Criminal Law offers a unique hybrid approach to learning criminal law. Most textbooks oversimply the law by presenting the "black letter law" for major and defenses, but they rarely present any corresponding exploration of the gray areas that exist beyond the basic rules of law. Conversely, casebooks present numerous edited judicial opinions, often with context. Criminal Law takes the best from each of these approaches by merging textual pedagogy and case analyses into a coherent framework that includes legal history, social context, and public policy. Taking a historical approach, legal expert Henry F. Fradella presents the law as it evolved from English common law and compares it with the modern statutory approach to crimes set forth in the American Law Institute's highly influential Model Penal Code. After providing such comparative pedagogy for each crime or defense, Criminal Law presents 1-2 edited cases that allow the reader to contrast how the "black letter law" plays out in the real world. After each case, a series of questions challenge students to engage in critical thinking about the case and its implications as precedent. Finally, chapters contain a number of additional pedagogical features that focus on public policy concerns and statutory interpretation skills using penal laws from a variety of U.S. states.

All about Battersea

by Henry S. Simmonds

2022 · DigiCat

In 'All about Battersea,' Henry S. Simmonds takes readers on an illuminating historical journey through the fabric of Battersea, intricately chronicling its transformation from a bucolic riverside hamlet to a bustling district in the metropolitan expanse of London. With meticulous detail, Simmonds delves into the architectural metamorphosis, societal shifts, and cultural developments of the area, painting a vivid tableau of change that mirrors the broader evolution of London itself. The literary approach adopted by Simmonds is comprehensive yet engaging, blending rigorous historical research with a narrative flair that invites both scholarly interest and general reader enjoyment, and situating Battersea within the larger historical narrative of urban development and identity in the English capital. Henry S. Simmonds, a historian with a profound interest in urban anthropology and the socio-cultural dynamics of city life, employs his expertise to examine the rich tapestry of Battersea's past. Drawing from a wealth of historical documents, archival records, and personal accounts, Simmonds elucidates the lesser-known narratives that have contributed to the district's character. His deep affinity for London's local history is evident in the fervor and precision with which he recounts the story of Battersea's evolution. This work, essentially an homage to the resilience and transformation of a London district, emerges from the author's own enthrallment with the city's ceaseless metamorphosis across the centuries. For those captivated by the history of London or urban change more broadly, 'All about Battersea' offers a remarkable window into the continual reinvention of urban landscapes. Scholars of architectural history, social change, and local English history will find Simmonds' work an invaluable addition to the literature on London's development. The book serves not just as a tribute to Battersea but as a testament to the perpetual flux of cities, inviting any reader intrigued by the human layering of place to explore its pages.

The Challenge of Crime

by Henry Ruth, Kevin R. Reitz

2006 · Harvard University Press

Rejecting traditional liberal and conservative outlooks, this book examines the history, scope, and effects of the revolution in America's response to crime since 1970. Henry Ruth and Kevin Reitz offer a comprehensive, long-term, pragmatic approach to increase public understanding of and find improvements in the nation's response to crime.