law

Alphabetically arranged entries provide brief overviews of various aspects of the United States legal system, from jury duty to witnesses, plus a glossary, a bibliography, and listings of legal assistance organizations and state bar associations.

Takes a look at what is happening to kids--the way they get into trouble, how boys and girls interact with the law, what happens to them when they get arrested, hotlines available for help.

Offers an overview of the workings of the American legal system, discussing citizens' rights and responsibilities under the law and answering key questions about a range of legal issues.

Contains 843 articles, arranged alphabetically, on a wide variety of American justice topics, including Supreme Court cases, federal legislation, civil justice, the criminal justice system, types of crime, legal terms, personages, organizations, historical events, and contemporary justice issues.

Contains 843 articles, arranged alphabetically, on a wide variety of American justice topics, including Supreme Court cases, federal legislation, civil justice, the criminal justice system, types of crime, legal terms, personages, organizations, historical events, and contemporary justice issues.

Contains 843 articles, arranged alphabetically, on a wide variety of American justice topics, including Supreme Court cases, federal legislation, civil justice, the criminal justice system, types of crime, legal terms, personages, organizations, historical events, and contemporary justice issues.