{"product_id":"the-missouri-criminal-justice-playbook-jen-kusmer-9798289118127","title":"The Missouri Criminal Justice Playbook: A People's Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnderstand the system before the system misunderstands you.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Missouri Criminal Justice Playbook is your essential guide to navigating the complex, confusing, and often unforgiving world of criminal law in the Show-Me State. Whether you're facing a charge, supporting a loved one, or simply want to know your rights, this book breaks it all down-in plain English.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by a seasoned criminal defense attorney and passionate justice reform advocate, this guide empowers everyday people with the clarity, tools, and knowledge that are too often reserved for insiders. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e✅ What You'll Learn: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat really happens after an arrest-and how to protect yourself\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe roles of prosecutors, judges, public defenders, and police\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow bail, sentencing, and plea bargains actually work in Missouri\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhere the system fails-and how you can advocate for change\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour legal rights, demystified and explained without the legal jargon\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for first-time defendants, students, educators, activists, and any Missourian who wants to understand how the criminal justice system \u003ci\u003ereally\u003c\/i\u003e works-beyond what you see on TV or hear in headlines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon't go in blind. Go in ready.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you're facing the system or fighting to change it, this book gives you the power to understand, navigate, and challenge injustice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jen Kusmer, Matt Wayman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798289118127\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/23\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 122\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.28lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.26d","brand":"Jen Kusmer","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47136693649663,"sku":"9798289118127","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_80981d4c-2e95-4eeb-875b-d2a2fefa23db.jpg?v=1755024104","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-missouri-criminal-justice-playbook-jen-kusmer-9798289118127","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}