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But They Didn't Read Me My Rights!: Myths, Oddities, And Lies About Our Legal System
Written in a lively, appealing style, this work is composed of self-contained chapters, each addressing a distinct legal myth, oddity, question, or misconception.
Paperback, 275 pages
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by Prometheus Books
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If you may go to jail, please read this book ahead of time. If you know someone in jail, please send them this book.
Accessible and relevant, But They Didn’t Read Me My Rights addresses exactly what the subtitle claims; the book explores the common myths, oddities and lies prevalent about the legal system. Almost half the book is dedicated to criminal law and helps dispel the common misconceptions that float about pop-culture television crime shows. The everyday mistaken beliefs th...more
Accessible and relevant, But They Didn’t Read Me My Rights addresses exactly what the subtitle claims; the book explores the common myths, oddities and lies prevalent about the legal system. Almost half the book is dedicated to criminal law and helps dispel the common misconceptions that float about pop-culture television crime shows. The everyday mistaken beliefs th...more
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If you want a good introduction to today's legal system, read a little of this book. A lot of it just made me angry because we are losing more of our civil rights every day in this country.
I can see how many people just do not want to get involved or call law enforcement for any reason. Messing with legal matters is like trying to relight a short fuse, bound to blow up in your face anytime.
Protect our citizens and their property. What is so hard about that? Or is law enfo...more
I can see how many people just do not want to get involved or call law enforcement for any reason. Messing with legal matters is like trying to relight a short fuse, bound to blow up in your face anytime.
Protect our citizens and their property. What is so hard about that? Or is law enfo...more
The many ways that different laws can and have been interpretted.
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