What Are My Rights?: 95 Questions and Answers About Teens and the Law - Brossura

Jacobs, Thomas A.; Johnson, Jay E.

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ISBN 10: 1575420287 ISBN 13: 9781575420288

Casa editrice: Free Spirit Pub, 2006

Riassunto

"How long do I have to stay in school?" "Can my property be searched and seized?" "Are my grades public information?" "When can I have a beer?" "What if I'm discriminated against?" Teens often have questions about the law, but they don't know where to turn for answers. Updated with new facts and resources, written in clear, everyday language, this book explores 95 legal questions that pertain specifically to teens. Readers learn about the laws that affect them, appreciate their rights, and consider their responsibilities. Includes questions for reflection and discussion.

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Informazioni sull?autore

Thomas a. Jacobs, J.D., was an Arizona Assistant Attorney general from 1972–1985, where he practiced criminal and child welfare law. He was appointed to the Maricopa County Superior Court in 1985 where he served as a judge pro tem and commissioner in the juvenile and family courts until his retirement in 2008. He also taught juvenile law for ten years as an adjunct professor at the Arizona State University School of Social Work. He continues to write for teens, lawyers, and judges. His recent articles on teens and the law have been published in The New York Times and New York ParentGuide. His previous books include They Broke the Law—You Be the Judge and Teens Take It to Court. Judge Jacobs also maintains the popular Web site “Ask the Judge: Answers for Teens About the law” at www.askthejudge.info.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Free Spirit Pub
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1575420287
• ISBN 13: 9781575420288
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 208
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile