They Broke the Law—You Be the Judge
They Broke the Law—You Be the Judge

Author: Thomas A. Jacobs

Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing

Published: 2003-08-15

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 1575428288

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Teens often hear about other teens who get into trouble with the law. But they’re seldom asked what they think should happen next and why. A unique introduction to the juvenile justice system, They Broke the Law—You Be the Judge: True Cases of Teen Crime invites teens to preside over a variety of real-life cases. They meet Adam, who makes a threat in school; Erica, who assaults another student and uses marijuana; and more young people who commit crimes and are caught. Like a judge, readers learn each teen’s background, the relevant facts, and the sentencing options available. After deciding on a sentence, they find out what really happened—and where each offender is today. Along the way, readers learn Judge Jacobs’ concerns about each case, reflect on probing questions, and discover that they can’t jump to conclusions. Teens (and teachers) who want more can find role-playing ideas and scenarios related to the stories available as free downloads here on the Free Spirit Web site. Thought-provoking and eye-opening, this book is for all teens who want to know more about the juvenile justice system and the laws that pertain to them and their peers.

You Be the Judge
You Be the Judge

Author: Judge Norbert Ehrenfreund

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2008-07

Total Pages: 594

ISBN-13: 1572487844

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"This lively, original book is likely to be a milestone in America's ongoing fascination with the drama of trials and justice." - Fred Graham, former chief anchor Court TV Have you ever had the chance to decide the fate of another person? What would you do? In the real-life cases presented to you in this book, you will be the judge and the jury - making the ultimate decision between right and wrong. Can you convict an abused woman who kills her husband because she is afraid he will beat her again? What about a man who helps his best friend commit suicide to avoid a painful death? Would you allow a feeding tube to be removed from a 92-year-old coma victim so she can die peacefully? Put yourself in the place of the judge or one of the jurors as you read the details of each case. Many of these trials raise questions that go beyond the law to the heart of one's own moral code. At the end of each case, after rendering your own verdict, you can read on to find out what really happened. THE CASE IS NOW IN YOUR HANDS.

You be the Judge
You be the Judge

Author: Joel Lurie Grishaver

Publisher: Torah Aura Productions

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 1891662597

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Describes ethical problems from everyday Jewish life and supplies pertinent material for solving them according to Jewish law.

What are My Rights? (EasyRead Large Bold Edition)
What are My Rights? (EasyRead Large Bold Edition)

Author:

Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 1442971908

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Provides information to help the reader understand laws, recognize responsibilities, and appreciate rights especially in relation to parents, school, job, and personal matters.

What's the Verdict?
What's the Verdict?

Author: Ted LeValliant

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 2004-08

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9781402718571

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Describes actual cases for the reader to decide the results at the trial and on appeal.

Teen Cyberbullying Investigated
Teen Cyberbullying Investigated

Author: Thomas A. Jacobs

Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing

Published: 2010-01-15

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 1575425610

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How do teens know when they might be “one click away from the clink”? In Teen Cyberbullying Investigated, Judge Tom Jacobs presents a powerful collection of landmark court cases involving teens and charges of cyberbullying, which includes: sending insulting or threatening emails, text, or instant messages directly to someone; spreading hateful comments about someone through emails, blogs, or chat rooms; stealing passwords and sending out threatening messages using a false identity; and building a Web site to target specific people. Each chapter features the seminal case and resulting decision, asks readers whether they agree with the decision, and urges them to think about how the decision affects their lives. Chapters also include related cases, important facts and statistics, and suggestions for further reading. With an ever-increasing number of serious cases of cyberbullying and school violence, this book is needed more urgently than ever.

The Secret Barrister
The Secret Barrister

Author: The Secret Barrister

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Published: 2018-03-22

Total Pages: 329

ISBN-13: 1509841156

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An anonymous barrister offers a shocking, darkly comic and very moving journey through the legal system – and explains how it's failing all of us. The Sunday Times number one bestseller. Winner of the Books are My Bag Non-Fiction Award. Shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year. Shortlisted for Specsavers Non-Fiction Book of the Year. You may not wish to think about it, but one day you or someone you love will almost certainly appear in a criminal courtroom. You might be a juror, a victim, a witness or – perhaps through no fault of your own – a defendant. Whatever your role, you’d expect a fair trial. I’m a barrister. I work in the criminal justice system, and every day I see how fairness is not guaranteed. Too often the system fails those it is meant to protect. The innocent are wronged and the guilty allowed to walk free. In The Secret Barrister: Stories of the Law and How It's Broken I want to share some stories from my daily life to show you how the system is broken, who broke it and why we should start caring before it’s too late. A Sunday Times top ten bestseller for twenty-four weeks. ‘Eye-opening, funny and horrifying’ – Observer ‘Everyone who has any interest in public life should read it’ – Daily Mail

I Fought the Law
I Fought the Law

Author:

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2017-09-05

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 1452158185

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Strange, outdated laws from each of the 50 U.S. states—some overturned, some still on the books, and some merely the stuff of legends—are depicted with sly wit by Olivia Locher. Incisive, ironic, and gorgeous, these images will appeal to art buffs and trivia fans alike. A foreword from American poet Kenneth Goldsmith and an interview with the artist by Eric Shiner, former director of the Andy Warhol Museum, contextualize rising-star Locher's photography. From serving wine in teacups in Kansas to licking a toad in Kentucky or perming a child's hair in Nebraska, breaking the law has never looked so good.

Busted
Busted

Author: Antony John

Publisher: North Star Editions, Inc.

Published: 2011-09-08

Total Pages: 265

ISBN-13: 0738722022

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When popular jock Brandon Trent appoints Kevin to compile the Book of Busts—a record of the bust, waist, and hip measurements of every senior girl—Kevin fears he’s out of his league. The Book, however, is the key to his popularity, so Kevin accepts the challenge—uncovering much more than he bargained for ...