The Handy Law Answer Book

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Courtrooms and contracts. Legal claims and criminal cases. The legal system can be complex, but you'll be at an advantage with this enlightening guide by your side!

From the day of our birth and your government-issued birth certificate to finding a job and paying your taxes to our eventual death certificate, legal documents, legal rights and responsibilities, and the law are an inescapable part of our lives. From the Constitution to coping with our court system and from employment law, bankruptcy law, and immigration law to the Bill of Rights, The Handy Law Answer Book 2nd edition, answers every conceivable law question, including ...

What exactly does the U.S. Constitution do

What is an example of a separation of powers problem

How is a law created

Why were the first ten amendments-the Bill of Rights-added to the U.S. Constitution

What three freedoms does the Eighth Amendment protect

How was the U.S. Supreme Court created

What commission studied various reform proposals to the U.S. Supreme Court

How does tort law differ from criminal law

Are children held to the same standards as adults

What was the McDonald's hot coffee case

Can employers really discriminate against employees for any reason

How does an employee prove a claim of religious discrimination

How does the unemployment benefits process work

What is an arrest

How do you qualify for a court-appointed attorney

What happens if a jury cannot reach a decision

Can cousins legally marry

What happens if a person refuses to pay child support

How long does negative information stay on my credit report

What does it cost to file for bankruptcy

What was the Chinese Exclusion Act

How does one become a U.S. citizen

How can a person obtain asylum

And many, many more!

Completely revised and updated for the first time in 15 years, The Handy Law Answer Book answers over 750 of the most important, intriguing, and interesting legal questions. Whether you're in your living room or law school, this compelling resource will inform you of the basics of the law and legal principles. It will arm you with the knowledge you need to navigate and understand our system of justice!

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Praise for the prior edition:

"For anyone who wants to know more about coping with our court system, credit and bankruptcy law, employment law, family law, or personal injury law ... an excellent guide ... highly recommend. Written in a way that is easy to understand, it will arm any reader with the knowledge of what to do in a wide variety of situations and what to expect."-- Bookviews

"Using a question and brief answer format, this book answers every conceivable law query. The most potentially useful chapters focus on lawyers, lawsuits, criminal procedures, and credit and bankruptcy laws. Any reader with a legal issue will feel confident after learning the legalese that could be encountered in the court system."-- VOYA Reviews

"How many times have you slapped yourself on the forehead and said, Wish I knew the law pertaining to my credit information! Yeah, me neither. But when you really do need to know something about the law, a new reference book . . . is just the ticket."-- Wichita Falls Times Record News

"Recommended for libraries and individuals who need an economically priced introduction to American legalese."-- Booklist

"The author is well-qualified. Overall, The Handy Law Answer Book does a nice job of introducing readers to the rules that govern our society and the practice of law. It is probably most useful as a general reference tool for those with a strong interest in history, government, politics, or legal studies."-- Christian Library Journal

Author Bio

David L. Hudson Jr., J.D., is an attorney and law professor at Belmont University's College of Law, a U.S. Constitution scholar, and a fellow for the First Amendment of the Freedom Forum. Hudson earned his undergraduate degree from Duke University and his law degree from Vanderbilt Law School. He speaks widely on Constitutional Law and school law issues. He previously taught classes at Vanderbilt Law School and the Nashville School of Law, where he was awarded its Distinguished Faculty Award. He also served as a senior law clerk for the Tennessee Supreme Court. He is an author, co-author, or co-editor of more than 40 books, including Visible Ink Press's The Handy Civics Answer Book, The Constitution Explained: A Guide for Every American and The Handy Supreme Court Answer Book: The History and Issues Explained. He writes regularly for the American Bar Association's Preview of United States Supreme Court Cases and ABA Journal. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee.