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Social Science Criminology

Criminal's Handbook, The

A Practical Guide to Surviving Arrest and Incarceration in Canada

by (author) C.W. Michaels

Publisher
Insomniac Press
Initial publish date
Oct 2012
Category
Criminology
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781554830824
    Publish Date
    Oct 2012
    List Price
    $19.95

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Description

The Criminal’s Handbook is an unflinching and practical documentthat delivers important survival techniques for anyone unfortunateenough to be arrested, tried, and incarcerated in Canada.Each year almost a quarter of a million adult Canadians areadmitted into some form of custody. If you or someone you knowis facing charges or serving time, then this book gives valuableinformation about how to survive the justice system and prisonculture.In the book, you will learn:• What can and cannot be used against you during aninvestigation and trial.• The signs of a bad or inept lawyer.• How to ensure that outside assets are protected if you areincarcerated.• How legal rights may be “blurred” by prison officials.• How to avoid the behaviour that creates trouble with otherprisoners.• The etiquette of prisoner/guard interaction.• What seemingly beneficial programs can actually delay orprevent the granting of parole.A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book is donated toprograms for at-risk youth

About the author

C.W. Michael grew up in Hamilton , Ontario. A rough early life ensured a life-long relationship with Canadian justice system. His writing includes articles on the penal system and crime fiction.

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