Using Civil Remedies for Criminal Behavior

Download or read book Using Civil Remedies for Criminal Behavior written by Peter Finn and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1997-09 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advocates the use of civil remedies by police & prosecutors to combat a range of criminal activities including drug dealing, car theft, hate violence & possession of firearms by the mentally ill. Details of the procedure, organization, staffing, program evolution, accomplishments, advantages & Constitutional issues of seven case studies are presented, as well as discussions on making effective use of civil remedies, finding appropriate legislation, involving the community & other agencies, & using civil statutes in a Constitutionally defensible manner. Comparative table, end notes & glossary.