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UNDERSTANDING THE LAW:
A PRIMER
COLUMBIA, MARYLAND - Wouldn't it be nice if everyone had a lawyer friend they could call in a pinch, someone who could answer a quick question or offer insight? That's sort of the idea behind Understanding the Law: A Primer (published by iUniverse), by Charles Jerome Ware. This legal self-help book is designed as a resource where readers can turn to better understand the ins and outs of our legal system.
As you would expect from any good lawyer, Ware makes it clear from the outset that his book is not designed to replace the advice of a lawyer. Rather, the author's goal here is to provide a way for readers to learn more about laws in our society and how they are implemented. While acknowledging that the legal system is no laughing matter, Ware points out that the topic can actually be quite humorous.
Rather than diving right in with legalese 101, Ware treats readers to a few funny examples of actual state laws. In New York, jumping off a building is an offense punishable by death. Alabama law prohibits the playing of dominoes on Sunday, and in Kansas, it's illegal to shoot rabbits from a motorboat. Throughout the book, Ware's inclusion of topics such as the most overrated crime and O.J.'s trial make this an interesting read.
Ware's Understanding the Law is a useful book that will take readers through the basics of criminal law, street law, surviving a lawsuit, and more. Written with humor and clarity, this book will educate and empower readers to better understand the laws that govern our society. When it comes to the law, Ware is MENSA-smart.
About the Author
Attorney Charles Ware is a principal in the national law firm of Charles Jerome Ware, P.A. In addition to his work as a trial lawyer, where he has served several celebrity clients and cases to his credit, Ware is a popular speaker. He has been featured on his own No. 1 legal advice radio program and numerous other radio and television programs.
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