Know Your Rights
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Your Legal Rights in School
by Rebecca T. Klein
Part of the Know Your Rights series
In a landmark 1969 decision, the Supreme Court asserted that students do not shed their constitutional rights when they enter the doors of their schools. However, for many students, it is still not clear where the line is drawn between their legal rights and school rules. This book clarifies the reach of student rights, covering the topics of free speech, peaceable assembly, and privacy on campus. Also essential is a discussion of the right to a quality education for students with disabilities and juvenile offenders, as well as protection from discrimination for minority and LGBT students.
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Your Legal Rights as an Immigrant
by Marcia Amidon Lusted
Part of the Know Your Rights series
Millions of teens in the United States are undocumented, meaning that they or their families immigrated to the country without legal permission from the government. However, despite the threat of deportation and other challenges, undocumented immigrants still have some rights under the law. Further, there are now measures in effect, signed by President Barack Obama, to help undocumented teens extend their stay in the U.S. Readers will learn about visas and other new government programs; how their immigration status can affect their families, education, and work; and what may happen if they break the law.
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Your Legal Rights in the Workplace
by Ryan Nagelhout
Part of the Know Your Rights series
Getting that first job is an important rite of passage for many teens. However, teens entering the workplace need to be aware of their rights. Readers will learn about the protection the law offers in the event of an accident or harassment by a boss or coworkers. Other topics covered include child labor laws, applying for jobs, acing an interview, filling out the paperwork needed to start working, internships, workplace bullying, privacy at work, and workplace discrimination. This guide, which has been reviewed by a lawyer, will prove indispensable for working teens.
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Misdemeanor Prosecution
Your Legal Rights
by Carla Mooney
Part of the Know Your Rights series
Far too often, teens find themselves caught up in the legal system over actions that didn't seem like a big deal at the time. Unforeseen consequences of small pranks, petty theft, public drinking or urination, simple assault, and trespassing can become too overwhelming for somebody without legal experience, resources, or know-how. This simple guide defines misdemeanors and minor offenses, explains what to do when cited for one, and narrates the court experience in an accessible way. Most important, it also guides readers who may have already encountered trouble on successfully moving beyond it and avoiding further problems down the line.
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Alcohol and Drug Offenses
Your Legal Rights
by Corona Brezina
Part of the Know Your Rights series
This practical guide provides insightful counsel regarding the best legal options to pursue when charged with an alcohol or drug offense, but it also offers advice on how to stay out of this type of trouble in the first place. Different types and classes of drugs and exactly what constitutes illegal or illicit use of any particular drug are examined. Drug possession, purchasing, use, and DUI/DWI offenses and typical penalties are all covered in detail. An indispensable guide both for those caught up in the legal system and those attempting to stay on the right side of the law.
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The Juvenile Court System
Your Legal Rights
by Richard Barrington
Part of the Know Your Rights series
Most youthful indiscretions remain unpunished and are forgotten over time. But many of the more than thirty million youth who pass through the U.S. juvenile justice system each year have no knowledge of the system. This book serves as a helpful guide for those who find themselves in the juvenile justice system. Students will learn about the system, the difference between having fun and getting into serious trouble, what they should do if they do get arrested, and how to confront the consequences of their actions.
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Juvenile Detention Centers
Your Legal Rights
by Terry Teague Meyer
Part of the Know Your Rights series
The U.S. Department of Justice reports that over 1.5 million people under the age of eighteen are arrested in the United States annually. A select few of these young people may have the education or familial resources to navigate the juvenile justice system and avoid detention, but the majority do not. Geared toward those teens who are most at risk, this title takes an in-depth look at the statistics and realities of juvenile detention centers. Legal expert–reviewed facts and advice paired with testimonials aim to keep juveniles in the know and out of detention centers.
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Your Legal Rights as a Juvenile Tried as an Adult
by Cristen Nagle
Part of the Know Your Rights series
Teens who find themselves in trouble with the law need to know how to deal with the justice system. The fact that a teen can be tried either as a juvenile, and proceed through the juvenile justice system, or as an adult, and proceed through the criminal justice system, complicates this. This user-friendly guidebook explains the differences between the two systems and the advantages and disadvantages of each. It emphasizes how teens can use their constitutional rights to defend themselves. Specific scenarios make abstract concepts easy to grasp. The author and the expert reader are both practicing lawyers.
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The Law and Personal Health
Your Legal Rights
by Jason Porterfield
Part of the Know Your Rights series
As teens contend with a host of emotional and physical changes, taking control of their own health becomes especially important. However, they are often unsure about their legal rights and how to address their medical concerns, especially in regards to the sensitive subjects of mental and sexual health. This indispensable guide will help give teens the confidence to navigate the health care system and find available services and resources. Readers will understand the scope of confidentiality and consent laws as they relate to minors and have the tools to manage their reproductive health, seek appropriate therapies, and find proper recourse against abuse.
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Racial Profiling and Discrimination
Your Legal Rights
by Corinne Grinapol
Part of the Know Your Rights series
Although society has come a long way toward accepting all kinds of people, flagrant racial profiling and discrimination remain a harsh reality. This helpful book covers different types of discrimination, illustrated with real-life stories. Readers will learn what they can do if they experience racial profiling and are in the thick of the struggle to navigate the legal system. More importantly, they will learn what steps they can take to avoid getting into trouble in the first place. Readers will be guided through key elements of the justice system with an eye toward making a bad situation as bearable as possible.
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Felony Prosecution
Your Legal Rights
by Pete Schauer
Part of the Know Your Rights series
Committing a felony at a young age can set a young adult back in many ways, including personal relationships, education, and career path. With guidance from the right people, it is possible to recover from a felony conviction. This volume provides practical information about juvenile felonies, starting with what constitutes a felony, how felonies are tried in court, and how felony prosecution can affect someone's life. Readers will learn what to do if they're arrested, how to select an attorney, the steps of the often complicated legal system, and tips for staying out of trouble in the first place.
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Your Legal Rights Online
by Kevin Moore
Part of the Know Your Rights series
This timely guide reminds readers of their legal rights and responsibilities online. Reviewed by legal experts, it outlines the laws of cyberspace and some of the common activities and practices that can trip up young Web users. It also offers readers an overview of what to expect if they or someone they know gets into legal trouble, including what happens in court and what their rights are. Real-life events help explain what can happen when the law is disregarded. It also highlights some perhaps surprising legal parameters, in hopes of keeping readers mindful of safe, responsible, and legal Internet use.
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The Law and Your Family
Your Legal Rights
by G. S. Prentzas
Part of the Know Your Rights series
Legal recourse often seems like a last resort, especially when navigating the delicate business of family and domestic issues. However, by understanding the basics of family law, individuals may be able to prevent domestic issues from escalating, more easily manage those that do, and even find ways to facilitate major life milestones, such as marriage and childbirth. This essential volume simplifies the daunting language of family law so that even readers with no experience with the legal system can understand their options when making decisions about cohabitation, divorce, adoption, domestic abuse and violence, and a host of other situations.
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