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The criminal justice system is complicated. Understand it and your rights. This book demystifies the complex rules and procedures of criminal law. It explains how the system works, why police, lawyers, and judges do what they do, and what suspects, defendants, and prisoners can expect. It also provides critical information on working with a lawyer. In plain English, The Criminal Law Handbook covers: search and seizure; arrest, book, and bail; Miranda...
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"For a green card holder, taking the next step to U.S. citizenship offers a host of benefits. But the application process itself can be long and confusing. With Becoming a U.S. Citizen, you can save months, or even years. Best of all, you'll know that you are taking each needed step in the most efficient way. Becoming a U.S. Citizen also shows how you may be able to take advantage of special benefits and procedures if you have a disability, are in...
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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. (1841—1935) is generally considered one of the two greatest justices of the United States Supreme Court, Chief Justice John Marshall being the other. In more than 2000 opinions, he delineated an impressive legal philosophy that profoundly influenced American jurisprudence, particularly in the area of civil liberties and judicial restraint. At the same time, his abilities as a prose stylist earned him a position among the...
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"Whether you and your spouse agree on custody questions or you're fighting it out in court, you need solid information to help you deal with the child-focused parts of your divorce. Nolo's Essential Guide to Child Custody & Divorce offers guidance and resources at every step, from choosing a custody plan to enforcing its support. Learn everything you need to know about: types of custody and factors used in custody decisions; how child support is...
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"Nolo's Essential Guide to Divorce provides clear answers that can help make divorce simpler and reduce its financial and emotional cost. Readers will learn how to complete their own divorce with minimal help from an attorney. With compassion and understanding, Nolo's Essential Guide to Divorce explains what to expect through each stage of divorce. It helps readers: Understand the divorce process ; Learn about different types of divorce, including...
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"Covers the basics of estate planning, including wills, trusts, and health care directives. It prepares readers to start planning their estate, with or without an attorney. The 6th edition is updated with the latest laws and tax information"--Provided by publisher.
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Setting your goals. Selecting your estate planning goals ; Personal concerns and estate planning -- Laying the groundwork. Special property ownership rules for married people ; Inventorying your property ; Your beneficiaries -- Children -- Wills -- Probate and how to avoid it. Probate and why you want to avoid it ; Living trusts ; Joint tenancy and tenancy by the entirety ; Pay-on-death designations, registrations, and deeds ; Life insurance ; Retirement...
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"Whether you have an IRA, Roth IRA, 401(k), Keogh or other retirement plan, this book will help you make sense of the rules for taking your money out. Even more important, it will show you how to avoid the stiff taxes and penalties that lurk in the fine print." --Amazon.
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Some simple planning can spare families the cost and delay of probate court proceedings after a loved one's death. Probate can drag on for years, and can easily cost thousands of dollars -- money that would otherwise have gone to survivors. "8 Ways to Avoid Probate" offers simple and effective methods for skipping the probate process so that property goes directly to the intended beneficiaries. In plain English, it explains: - setting up payable-on-death...
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Green cards, visas, and more: What every immigrant needs to know Want to live, work, or travel in the United States? U.S. Immigration Made Easy has helped tens of thousands of people get a visa, green card, or other immigration status. You'll learn: whether you and your family qualify for a short-term visa, permanent U.S. residence, or protection from deportation, how to obtain, fill out, and submit the necessary forms and documents, insider strategies...
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John Douglas, the FBI's pioneering, first full-time criminal profiler, presents a timely, relevant book that goes to the heart of extremism and domestic terrorism, examining in-depth his chilling pursuit of, and eventual prison confrontation with Joseph Paul Franklin, a White Nationalist serial killer and one of the most disturbing psychopaths he has ever encountered.
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Pay less to the IRS. For any home business, claiming all the tax deductions you are entitled to is essential to your business's financial success. Don't miss out on the many valuable deductions you can claim. Here, you'll find out how to deduct: start-up costs, home office expenses, vehicles, meals, and travel expenses, medical expenses, and retirement expenses. You'll also learn how to keep accurate, thorough records in case the IRS ever comes calling....
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Police officers risk their lives every day to protect and serve our homes, families and communities. Here is a notable collection of heartfelt stories from the front line told with honesty and compassion.
Protect: These men and women are our eyes. Our ears. Our protectors. Those who wear a badge, doing their best to help people.
Serve: These cops serve their communities. They serve their country. They're in the business of saving lives - even at...
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"Save your family time, money and headaches. Unlike a will, a living trust lets your family bypass probate court-which saves everyone money, delay, and hassle. Whether you are single or part of a couple, Make Your Own Living Trust can help you make a living trust that's valid in your state."--Back cover.
15) When a killer calls: a haunting story of murder, criminal profiling, and justice in a small town
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Cases of the FBI's original mindhunter volume 02
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"From John Douglas--the legendary FBI criminal profiler, #1 New York Times bestselling author, and inspiration for the Netflix show Mindhunter--comes a chilling journey inside the mind and crimes of Larry Gene Bell, one of the most dangerous serial killers Douglas confronted, and the desperate effort to identify and catch him. On May 31, 1985, two days before her high school graduation, Shari Smith was abducted from the driveway of her family home...
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"The U.S. immigration system is an enormous bureaucracy, so it's vital that you understand it before attempting to apply for a green card. Making a mistake can lead to delays and hassles or even ruin your chances for success. How to Get a Green Card provides everything you need to know about qualifying for permanent U.S. residence if you don't have an employer sponsoring you. Find out how to work with U.S. officials and prepare and present the right...
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Apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and get the most assistance from the system Learn how to match the medical details of your disability to existing regulations to make sure you qualify for the benefits you're due when you apply. Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability is written by a former Chief Medical Consultant for the Social Security Administration, whose expert deciphering of the medical...
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"Deduct It! shows you how to maximize your business deductions--quickly, easily, and legally. Whether your business is just starting or well established, this book is indispensable to your financial success. It covers deductions for: start-up and operating expenses; travel and meals; home offices; medical expenses; equipment and inventory; and more. Learn about new tax rules for deducting a net operating loss, the expanded employee retention tax credit,...
19) The law
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First published in 1850 by the great French economist and journalist, it is as clear a statement as has ever been made of the original American ideal of government, as proclaimed in the Declaration of Independence, that the main purpose of any government is the protection of the lives, liberties, and property of its citizens.
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