Bargaining in the Criminal Justice Systems of the United States and Germany

The book compares the bargaining practice in the United States and Germany, it displays differences and similarities, also taking historical as well as legal and cultural aspects into consideration. The author shows that bargaining in both countries is highly influenced by the respective legal systems common and civil law. The study also pays attention to current developments, changes and proposed legislation.

Autorentext

The Author: Susanne Kobor, born in 1975, studied law at the University of Augsburg (Germany) and mediation at the University of Hagen (Germany). She interned with different law firms in the United States and completed her second state exam in Bavaria in 1994. Susanne Kobor now works as a lawyer and mediator; she also teaches law at the Chambers of Trade and of Commerce and Industry as well as mediation at the University of Augsburg.

Inhalt
Contents: (Plea) bargaining in the United States and Germany Bargaining in common and civil law.