Legal

Merlin Holland

The Real Trial of Oscar Wilde: The First Uncensored Transcript of the Trial of Oscar Wilde Vs. John Douglas, Marquess of Queensberry, 1895

Editura: Harper Perennial

Anul aparitiei: 2004

Oscar Wilde had one of literary history's mostexplosive love affairs with Lord Alfred "Bosie"Douglas. In 1895, Bosie's father, the Marquessof Queensberry, delivered a note to the Albemarle Clubaddressed to "Oscar Wilde posing as sodomite." WithBosie's encouragement, Wilde sued the Marquess forlibel. He not only lost but he was tried twice for "grossindecency" and sent to prison with two years' hard labor.With this publication of the uncensored trial transcripts, readers can for the first time in more than a century hearWilde at his most articulate and brilliant. The Real Trialof Oscar Wilde documents an alarmingly swift fall fromgrace; it is also a supremely moving testament to the rightto live, work, and love as one's heart dictates.

Joel J. Seidemann

In the Interest of Justice: Great Opening and Closing Arguments of the Last 100 Years

Editura: ReganBooks

Anul aparitiei: 2005

This rich and rewarding volume collects more than two dozen of the most memorable opening and closing arguments made by top prosecutors and defense attorneys of the last one hundred years. Carefully selected to explore every major aspect and challenge of the legal process, these speeches highlight the tactics and strategies, colorful language, and stirring rhetoric that lawyers use to win judge and jury to their side. With a shrewd eye for courtroom stratagems and a keen understanding of the social currents that shape them, Manhattan assistant district attorney Joel Seidemann introduces and illuminates each speech from an insider's perspective. Arguments from landmark trials are included to reveal the smartest tricks of the trial lawyer's trade and demonstrate the power of an impassioned presentation to tip the scales toward the fulfillment of justice.

Thane Rosenbaum

The Myth of Moral Justice: Why Our Legal System Fails to Do What's Right

Editura: Harper Perennial

Anul aparitiei: 2005

We are obsessed with watching television shows and feature films about lawyers, reading legal thrillers, and following real-life trials. Yet, at the same time, most of us don't trust lawyers and hold them and the legal system in very low esteem. In The Myth of Moral Justice , law professor and novelist Thane Rosenbaum suggests that this paradox stems from the fact that citizens and the courts are at odds when it comes to their definitions of justice. With a lawyer's expertise and a novelist's sensability, Rosenbaum tackles complicated philosophical questions about our longing for moral justice. He also takes a critical look at what our legal system does to the spirits of those who must come before the law, along with those who practice within it.

Edward R. Ricciuti

Forensics

Editura: Collins

Anul aparitiei: 2007

The Ultimate Illustrated Guide for Nonscientists Science 101: Forensics takes you on a behind-the-scenes journey into the world of the investigators and scientists who work to solve crimes through the use of forensic science. It examines tried-and-true forensics methods, as well as cutting-edge forensic disciplines little known to the general public. Information on fingerprint and DNA identification, trace evidence, arson detection, crime-scene procedures, and more History of forensics from ancient times to the present day, with an explanation of the many scientific fields that contribute to forensics More than 250 full-color photographs and illustrations Ready Reference section with at-a-glance facts on forensics

Judy Sheindlin

Don't Pee on My Leg and Tell Me It's Raining: America's Toughest Family Court Judge Speaks Out

Editura: Harper Perennial

Anul aparitiei: 1997

n we get some reality in here?ߡsks Judy Sheindlin, former supervising judge for Manhattan Family Court. For twenty-four years she has laid down the law as she understands it: ● If you want to eat, you have to work. ● If you have children, you'd better support them. If you break the law, you have to pay. If you tap the public purse, you'd better be accountable. Now she abandons all judicial restraint in a scathing critique of the system - filled with realistic hard-nosed alternatives to our bloated welfare bureaucracy and our soft-on-crime laws.

Gerald M. Condon, Jeffrey L. Condon

Beyond the Grave Revised Edition: The Right Way and the Wrong Way of Leaving Money to Your Children (and Others)

Editura: Harper Paperbacks

Anul aparitiei: 2001

This expert, one-of-a-kind handbook shows you how to: Ensure that your inheritance instructions will he carried out -- the way you want them to beProtect your child's inheritance from creditors, ex-spouses, addictions, tax troubles, mismanagement, squandering, and other risks of lossPrevent family conflict that can arise when parents die and children divide the "family money"Leave more money to your children and grandchildren, and less to the IRS -- and understand the hidden cost of a "death tax" repeal

Kenji Yoshino

A Thousand Times More Fair: What Shakespeare's Plays Teach Us about Justice

Editura: Ecco

Anul aparitiei: 2011

"Fascinating....Loaded with perceptive and provocative comments on Shakespeare's plots, characters, and contemporary analogs." --Justice John Paul Stevens, Supreme Court of the United States "Kenji Yoshino is the face and the voice of the new civil rights." --Barbara Ehrenreich, author of Nickled and Dimed A Thousand Times More Fair is a highly inventive and provocative exploration of ethics and the law that uses the plays of William Shakespeare as a prism through which to view the nature of justice in our contemporary lives. Celebrated law professor and author Kenji Yoshino delves into ten of the most important works of the Immortal Bard of Avon, offering prescient and thought-provoking discussions of lawyers, property rights, vengeance (legal and otherwise), and restitution that have tremendous significance to the defining events of our times--from the O.J. Simpson trial to Abu Ghraib. Anyone fascinated by important legal and social issues--as well as fans of Shakespeare-centered bestsellers like Will in the World--will find A Thousand Times More Fair an exceptionally rewarding reading experience.

Henry W. Abts, Abts Henry

The Living Trust: The Failproof Way to Pass Along Your Estate to Your Heirs

Editura: Mcgraw Hill

Anul aparitiei: 2002

If you are concerned about estate planning you may be surprised that, even with a will, the probate system can eat up as much as 10 percent of an inheritance and delay the process two years. In The Living Trust , noted living trust authority Henry Abts presents a simple, inexpensive legal alternative that eliminates the costs and delays of probate and ensures that your loved ones will receive their inheritance promptly and exactly as you intended. This new edition has been completely updated to reflect the federal tax codes and up-to-the-minute developments in the legal system.

William C. Burton

Burton's Legal Thesaurus

Editura: McGraw-Hill Companies

Anul aparitiei: 2006

M. Ethan Katsh

Clashing Views on Legal Issues

Editura: Dushkin/McGraw-Hill

Anul aparitiei: 2010

@lt;b@gt;Taking Sides@lt;/b@gt; volumes present current controversial issues in a debate-style format designed to stimulate student interest and develop critical thinking skills. Each issue is thoughtfully framed with an issue summary, an issue introduction, and a postscript or challenge questions. @lt;b@gt;Taking Sides@lt;/b@gt; readers feature an annotated listing of selected World Wide Web sites. An online Instructor's Resource Guide with testing material is available for each volume. @lt;i@gt;Using Taking Sides in the Classroom@lt;/i@gt; is also an excellent instructor resource. Visit www.mhhe.com/takingsides for more details.

Louise Scheuer, Sue Black, Maureen C. Schaefer

Juvenile Osteology: A Laboratory and Field Manual

Editura: Academic Press

Anul aparitiei: 2008

David Schimmel, Louis Fischer, Leslie Robert Stellman

Teachers and the Law

Editura: Prentice Hall

Anul aparitiei: 2010

Richard Saferstein

Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science

Editura: Prentice Hall

Anul aparitiei: 2010

Paul B. Weston, Charles Lushbaugh

Criminal Investigation: Basic Perspectives

Editura: Prentice Hall

Anul aparitiei: 2011

For courses in basic and advanced criminal investigation. This well-established text brings together the authors' more than 50 years of investigation experience and focuses on the fundamentals of inquiry and each element of investigation. The text reflects the most recent investigative techniques and technology and features real-life case studies to help students develop their ability to analyze, evaluate, and reason. Its approach is concise and manageable and this edition includes a new chapter on the evolution of policing and investigation, four new case studies, and new review questions to reinforce each concept.

David N. Falcone

Prentice Hall's Dictionary of American Criminal Justice, Criminology, and Criminal Law

Editura: Prentice Hall

Anul aparitiei: 2009

Now in a Second Edition, this comprehensive reference book includes key terms from criminal justice, criminology and criminal law. Ideal as a companion reference in any criminal justice, criminology or criminal law course, the book is an invaluable tool for students and professionals, providing clear, complete definitions of all-important terminology.

Frank Schmalleger

Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction

Editura: Prentice Hall

Anul aparitiei: 2009

The first and BEST-SELLING brief introduction to criminal justice text, "Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction 8e" continues to offer instructors and students a trusted, authoritative and impeccably researched introduction to the criminal justice system in America. Now with a CJ careers feature and learning objectives aligned with end-of-chapter questions, the book provides both a streamlined and up-to-date look at this ever-evolving field. Known for its unifying theme, its unmatched timeliness and its coverage of the newest criminal justice trends and technology, this book has become THE standard by which all other brief texts are judged.

Edward Lazarus

Closed Chambers: The Rise, Fall, and Future of the Modern Supreme Court

Editura: Penguin Books

Anul aparitiei: 2005

When Closed Chambers was first published, it was met with a firestorm of controversy--as well as a shower of praise--for being the first book to break the code of silence about the inner workings of this country's most powerful court. In this eloquent, trailblazing account, with a new chapter covering Bush v. Gore, Guantanamo, and other recent controversial court decisions, Edward Lazarus, who served as a clerk to Justice Harry Blackmun, presents a searing indictment of a court at war with itself and often in neglect of its constitutional duties. Combining memoir, history, and legal analysis, Lazarus reveals in astonishing detail the realities of what takes place behind the closed doors of the U.S. Supreme Court--an institution that through its rulings holds the power to affect the life of every American.

Peter H. Irons

A People's History of the Supreme Court: The Men and Women Whose Cases and Decisions Have Shaped Our Constitutionrevised Edition

Editura: Penguin Books

Anul aparitiei: 2006

A comprehensive history of the people and cases that have changed history, this is the definitive account of the nation's highest court featuring a forward by Howard Zinn Recent changes in the Supreme Court have placed the venerable institution at the forefront of current affairs, making this comprehensive and engaging work as timely as ever. In the tradition of Howard Zinn's classic A People's History of the United States, Peter Irons chronicles the decisions that have influenced virtually every aspect of our society, from the debates over judicial power to controversial rulings in the past regarding slavery, racial segregation, and abortion, as well as more current cases about school prayer, the Bush/Gore election results, and "enemy combatants." To understand key issues facing the supreme court and the current battle for the court's ideological makeup, there is no better guide than Peter Irons. This revised and updated edition includes a foreword by Howard Zinn. "A sophisticated narrative history of the Supreme Court . . . [Irons] breathes abundant life into old documents and reminds readers that today's fiercest arguments about rights are the continuation of the endless ...

Kimm Alayne Walton

What Law School Doesn't Teach You...But You Really Need to Know

Editura: Harcourt Professional Publishing

Anul aparitiei: 2000

A successful career isn't a matter of luck. Instead, it depends on knowing exactly what to do and what not to do. In this book, you'll learn hundreds of simple to use strategies, gleaned from conversations with top lawyers and law school administrators nationwide. Page dim. 156 x 229 x 31 Series: Career Guides Weight: 844 grams

National Conference of State Historic Pr

Federal Historic Preservation Laws: The Official Compilation of U. S. Cultural Heritage Statutes

Editura: National Park Service Division of Publication

Anul aparitiei: 2006

"Federal Historic Preservation Laws" contains 24 Federal laws and portions of laws that pertain to the preservation of the nation's cultural heritage.