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When the Cops Come Knockin': An Illustrated Guide to Criminal Law

by Trinity Townsend

An illustrated introduction to criminal law

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An illustrated introduction to criminal law

Organized around practical questions about encounters with the criminal justice system, this illustrated guide covers legal rights, how to request a lawyer, and ways to respond to criminal charges. It also addresses police searches and arrests, avoiding unintentional offenses, and the risk of being blamed for crimes connected to friends, associates, or family members. The book uses examples and illustrations to explain the roles of people in the system and present criminal-law concepts in accessible terms. As a second edition, it is framed as an educational guide for understanding these topics; its legal guidance should be considered in light of the reader’s circumstances and applicable law.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Teens and young adults seeking an introduction to criminal law and the justice system
  • Readers who prefer illustrated explanations and relatable examples
  • Those interested in rights, police encounters, and criminal charges

Themes

Criminal lawLegal rightsPolice searches and arrestsThe criminal justice systemLegal education

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Book overview

This is the second edition of the popular book, When the Cops Come Knockin". When the Cops Come Knockin' is an illustrated survival guide for making it through the dangerous traps of the criminal justice system. If you want to increase your chances of staying out of jail, YOU ABSOLUTELY NEED THIS BOOK! Inside you wil learn:

  • What your rights are and how and when to assert them.
  • What you can do to defend yourself against criminal charges.
  • Who the players in the criminal justice system.
  • How to avoid accidentally committing serious crimes.
  • How to avoid illegal police searches and arrests.
  • How to properly ask for a lawyer.
  • How to avoid getting blamed for the crimes of your friends, associates, and family members.

With this book, you don't have to be rich or have a good buddy who's a lawyer to know what's what in criminal law. When the Cops Come Knockin' uses easy-to-understand and relatable examples and illustrations to demystify criminal law and the criminal justice system. This entertaining and educational book puts important and useful knowledge into your hands--knowledge YOU may need When the Cops Come Knockin'.

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