Using American Law Books

Author : James J. Duane
Publisher : Little a
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : POLITICAL SCIENCE
ISBN : 1503933393

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You Have the Right to Remain Innocent by James J. Duane Pdf

An urgent, compact manifesto that will teach you how to protect your rights, your freedom, and your future when talking to police. Law professor James J. Duane became a viral sensation thanks to a 2008 lecture outlining the reasons why you should never agree to answer questions from the police--especially if you are innocent and wish to stay out of trouble with the law. In this timely, relevant, and pragmatic new book, he expands on that presentation, offering a vigorous defense of every citizen's constitutionally protected right to avoid self-incrimination. Getting a lawyer is not only the best policy, Professor Duane argues, it's also the advice law-enforcement professionals give their own kids. Using actual case histories of innocent men and women exonerated after decades in prison because of information they voluntarily gave to police, Professor Duane demonstrates the critical importance of a constitutional right not well or widely understood by the average American. Reflecting the most recent attitudes of the Supreme Court, Professor Duane argues that it is now even easier for police to use your own words against you. This lively and informative guide explains what everyone needs to know to protect themselves and those they love.

Author : George P. Fletcher,Steve Sheppard
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 700 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Law
ISBN : 0195167236

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American Law in a Global Context by George P. Fletcher,Steve Sheppard Pdf

Resource added for the Paralegal program 101101.

Author : Bernard Schwartz
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780195109610

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A Book of Legal Lists by Bernard Schwartz Pdf

From John Marshall, the greatest Supreme Court Justice, to Alfred Moore, one of the worst, Bernard Schwartz's A Book of Legal Lists - the first ever compiled - provides the Ten Bests and Worsts in American law (and also includes answers to 150 trivia questions about the legal world).

Author : Lawrence M. Friedman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Law
ISBN : OCLC:1052745711

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American Law by Lawrence M. Friedman Pdf

Author : New York University. School of Law
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 738 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780198764052

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Fundamentals of American Law by New York University. School of Law Pdf

The American legal system today is the most significant in the world, yet until the publication of Fundamentals of American Law, there has been no book that provides both the basic rules on the theoretical understanding necessary to comprehend. This book is not simply the work of a singleauthor, but a collection of especially written essays, each by an expert in the field, all of whom are on the faculty of New York University School of Law, which is recognized as one of the elite law schools in America and which offers this book as an element of its unique Global Law SchoolProgramme.The book is written specifically for foreign lawyers and law students who have a need to deal with American Law generally, but are not seeking to become specialists in any one area. For them, it is vital to understand the basic principles of a wide range of American legal fields so they can act asinformed intermediaries between their public or private clients and their American counterparts. The book not only provides the reader with a solid foundation in American law, but will also serve as a basic reference book for the fundamentals, even as some of the details change over the years.Although initially conceived to fill a void for foreign lawyers, the book is also ideally suited for others who have a significant need to understand the basic principles of American Law and to interact with American lawyers. For this reason it will be an ideal course text for students of business,accountancy, political science, or public administration, where the enquiring student will constantly find intersections with the law.The book is more than a compendium of legal principles. Each chapter explains not only what the law is, but why it is that way. It sets forth the policy considerations in institutional factors that produce a particular law so the reader can make an independent judgement about its wisdom and perhapsits adaptibility to other cultures.

Author : Kermit L. Hall,David S. Clark,James W. Ely,Joel B. Grossman,N. E. H. Hull
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 939 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2002-05-02
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780199771165

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The Oxford Companion to American Law by Kermit L. Hall,David S. Clark,James W. Ely,Joel B. Grossman,N. E. H. Hull Pdf

A landmark in legal publishing, The Oxford Companion to the Supreme Court is a now classic text many of whose entries are regularly cited by scholars as the definitive statement on any particular subject. In the tradition of that work, editor in chief Kermit L. Hall offers up The Oxford Companion to American Law, a one-volume, A-Z encyclopedia that covers topics ranging from aging and the law, wiretapping and electronic eavesdropping, the Salem Witch Trials and Plessy vs. Ferguson. The Companion takes as its starting point the insight that law is embedded in society, and that to understand American law one must necessarily ask questions about the relationship between it and the social order, now and in the past. The volume assumes that American law, in all its richness and complexity, cannot be understood in isolation, as simply the business of the Supreme Court, or as a list of common law doctrines. Hence, the volume takes seriously issues involving laws role in structuring decisions about governance, the significance of state and local law and legal institutions, and the place of American law in a comparative international perspective. Nearly 500 entries are included, written by over 300 expert contributors. Intended for the working lawyer or judge, the high school student working on a term paper, or the general adult reader interested in the topic, the Companion is the authoritative reference work on the subject of American law.

Author : Lawrence M. Friedman
Publisher : Modern Library
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2004-10-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9780812972856

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Law in America by Lawrence M. Friedman Pdf

Throughout America’s history, our laws have been a reflection of who we are, of what we value, of who has control. They embody our society’s genetic code. In the masterful hands of the subject’s greatest living historian, the story of the evolution of our laws serves to lay bare the deciding struggles over power and justice that have shaped this country from its birth pangs to the present. Law in America is a supreme example of the historian’s art, its brevity a testament to the great elegance and wit of its composition.

Author : Jenny Simmons
Publisher : National Center for Youth Issues
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2021-03-04
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781953945228

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I Can Say No by Jenny Simmons Pdf

In I Can Say No, Jenny Simmons teaches children the power of the word "no." Whether it's saying no to bullying or someone invading their personal space or simply to playing with a friend when they need some alone time, children learn that they can use their voice to stand up for what is good in the world, and good for themselves. I learned a little word, And even though it's small, When I use it with authority, I'm the strongest of them all! NO That's right. I can say NO. I can say no to a movie I don't like. I can say no if I'm not into riding bikes. I can say no if I want to be alone, or I'm feeling kind of tired and would rather stay at home. As parents and educators, we often teach children to use the word "no" when they are in danger or when someone is trying to harm them. But "no" is powerful in other areas of life, as well. Learning to say "no" without feeling guilty or needing to explain themselves gives children the power to protect their boundaries, energy, convictions, and time. Saying "no" also allows them to create space for saying "yes" to the things that matter most. By teaching children how to use this small but mighty word, they will be able to face life with confidence, independence, and a positive sense of self-worth!

Author : Austin Sarat
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2015-07-20
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781107108783

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Law and Lies by Austin Sarat Pdf

This is the first book to thematically investigate lying in the American legal system.

Author : James V Calvi,Susan Coleman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2015-07-22
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781317350484

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American Law and Legal Systems by James V Calvi,Susan Coleman Pdf

American Law and Legal Systems examines the philosophy of law within a political, social, and economic framework with great clarity and insight. Readers are introduced to operative legal concepts, everyday law practices, substantive procedures, and the intricacies of the American legal system. Eliminating confusing legalese, the authors skillfully explain the basics, from how a lawsuit is filed to the final appeal. This new edition provides essential updates to forensic and scientific evidence, contract law, family law, and includes new text boxes and tables to help students understand, remember, and apply central concepts.

Author : Jennifer N Pahre
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2021-12-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1793514194

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The Law Lab Book by Jennifer N Pahre Pdf

The Law Lab Book: Case Studies for Legal Learning surveys the historical development and modern application of key areas of law in the United States. Through a collection of dynamic role-playing exercises, the book challenges students to apply the law in different scenarios and learn about the varied work of different legal professionals. The book is organized into 17 chapters. Within each chapter, students read about key legal concepts and then work together in a group as prosecutors, legislators, justices, ethics panelists, and others to resolve a Law Lab. For each Law Lab, students review the substance of the law and then consider the central issue of the lab, focusing on the facts and legal rules that apply to it. The group is challenged to work together to complete a legal test or answer questions. In doing so, they are encouraged to share their opinions, talk through legal complexities, and work toward a resolution. The book unites theoretical legal learning with concrete application, while also teaching students about the law and the legal profession. The Law Lab Book is an excellent core textbook for law survey courses or any course with the goal of introducing students to American law.

Author : Lawrence M. Friedman
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 786 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2010-06-15
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781451602661

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A History of American Law, Revised Edition by Lawrence M. Friedman Pdf

A History of American Law has become a classic for students of law, American history and sociology across the country. In this brilliant and immensely readable book, Lawrence M. Friedman tells the whole fascinating story of American law from its beginnings in the colonies to the present day. By showing how close the life of the law is to the economic and political life of the country, he makes a complex subject understandable and engrossing. A History of American Law presents the achievements and failures of the American legal system in the context of America's commercial and working world, family practices and attitudes toward property, slavery, government, crime and justice. Now Professor Friedman has completely revised and enlarged his landmark work, incorporating a great deal of new material. The book contains newly expanded notes, a bibliography and a bibliographical essay.

Author : Jay Feinman
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2014-08-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780199341702

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Law 101 by Jay Feinman Pdf

In each of the first three editions of the bestselling Law 101, Jay Feinman gave readers an upbeat and vivid examination of the American legal system. Since the third edition was published in 2010, much has happened: several key Supreme Court cases have been decided, we've seen sensational criminal trials, and the legal system has had to account for the latest developments in Internet law. This fully updated fourth edition of Law 101 accounts for all this and more, as Feinman once again provides a clear introduction to American law. The book covers all the main subjects taught in the first year of law school, and discusses every facet of the American legal tradition, including constitutional law, the litigation process, and criminal, property, and contracts law. To accomplish this, Feinman brings in the most noteworthy, infamous, and often outrageous examples and cases. We learn about the case involving scalding coffee that cost McDonald's half a million dollars, the murder trial in Victorian London that gave us the legal definition of insanity, and the epochal decision of Marbury vs. Madison that gave the Supreme Court the power to declare state and federal law unconstitutional. A key to learning about the law is learning legal vocabulary, and Feinman helps by clarifying terms like "due process" and "equal protection," as well as by drawing distinctions between terms like "murder" and "manslaughter." Above all, though, is that Feinman reveals to readers of all kinds that despite its complexities and quirks, the law is can be understood by everyone. Perfect for students contemplating law school, journalists covering legislature, or even casual fans of "court-television" shows, Law 101 is a clear and accessible introduction to the American legal system. New to this edition: Featured analysis of: -the Obamacare case -Citizens United -the DOMA decision -the Trayvon Martin case As well as recent legal developments pertaining to: -online contracting -mortgages -police investigations -criminal sentencing

Author : Timothy Walker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 747 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1846
Category : Law
ISBN : OCLC:221052376

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Introduction to American Law by Timothy Walker Pdf

Author : James Parker Hall,James De Witt Andrews
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1928
Category : Law
ISBN : IND:30000043834872

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American Law and Procedure by James Parker Hall,James De Witt Andrews Pdf