Law 101: An Essential Reference for Your Everyday Legal Questions

By Brien Roche, John Roche, Sean Roche, et al.

Book Overview

You don't need a law degree to understand your rights--just this book.

Whether you're signing a lease, responding to a court summons, or simply want to know what the law says, Law 101 (2nd Edition) is your essential plain-English guide to America's legal system. Written by seasoned attorney Brien A. Roche with John and Sean Roche, this trusted reference demystifies civil and criminal law, contracts, torts, constitutional rights, and more--making it easy for anyone to grasp core legal concepts.

Gain confidence, protect your rights, and act with clarity in everyday legal situations.

Perfect for students, professionals, and curious readers, this updated edition covers:

Civil and criminal law, constitutional rights, and contract essentialsReal-world examples that show how laws apply to daily lifeFast, Q&A-style structure to quickly answer common legal questionsPractical guidance on juries, lawsuits, tenant issues, and self-representationExpanded topics on Internet law, privacy, and dispute resolution

Used in classrooms and praised by readers as "layperson-friendly" and "invaluable," Law 101 equips you to make smarter decisions and advocate for yourself with confidence.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1402226683
• ISBN13: 9781402226687
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Sphinx Publishing
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Very over priced and not detailed enough.

I was amazed at the small size and lack of information contained in this book. I had expected more of a reference book for a used book that was priced as high as this book is. Not impressed.