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It explains how the system works, why police, lawyers, and judges do what they do, and what suspects, defendants, and prisoners can expect. It also provides critical information on working with a lawyer. The 16th edition is completely updated, covering the latest changes in criminal law, including U. S Supreme Court cases. The author and the expert reader are both practicing lawyers.

Reviewed by legal experts, it outlines the laws of cyberspace and some of the common activities and practices that can trip up young Web users. It also offers readers an overview of what to expect if they or someone they know gets into legal trouble, including what happens in court and what their rights are.

Real-life events help explain what can happen when the law is disregarded. It also highlights some perhaps surprising legal parameters, in hopes of keeping readers mindful of safe, responsible, and legal Internet use. Open the average law dictionary and chances are you'll feel more confused than before you read a word.

Nolo's Plain-English Law Dictionary is different. From 'abrogate' to 'zero tape', we've cut down on the Latin and defined common and some not-so-common terms you can really use to understand and access the law. Set aside those dusty, outdated law dictionaries! Written for the 21st century, this essential reference contains complete definitions of the legal terms you need today. If you're a law student, paralegal, accountant, small business owner or librarian -- anyone whose work or life touches the law -- this fully up-to-date A to Z guide puts access to the law into your hands.

Nolo's Plain-English Law Dictionary contains 3, plain-English legal definitions, including many newly coined terms you'll find online and off, such as 'typosquatting' and 'patent troll'. Of course, if you need definitions for legal standards -- even when they're in Latin -- you'll find those here too. About The Author. Format: Paperback. Product dimensions: pages, 9 X 7 X 1. Shipping dimensions: pages, 9 X 7 X 1.

Published: January 30, Publisher: NOLO. Language: English. Appropriate for ages: All ages. ISBN - Customer Reviews. Select Parent Grandparent Teacher Kid at heart.