Arrested

Starred review from April 15, 2010
Denham turns years of experience as an investigator for a criminal defense law firm into no-nonsense advice for those with a loved one in jail. His book amounts to a valuable extended checklist for those coping with the incarceration of a family member or significant friend, from the time the phone rings with news of the arrest onward. Denham shares the jargon, procedures, tricks, and traps in his coverage of jail visits, bail, public defenders, jail medical care, and legal and jail costs, and he outlines a decision-making process that considers the well-being of the entire family. The text includes an assessment tool that helps readers determine whether their incarcerated loved one is capable of staying out of trouble and a template for a family management plan designed to help the defendant prove his or her worthiness for leniency at sentencing. VERDICT Hard-hitting, blunt, and practical, this book is packed with inside knowledge of the jail experience. It's a necessary purchase for criminal justice collections in public libraries.Joan Pedzich, Harris Beach PLLC, Rochester, NY

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