Introduction to Law

This text presents the structure of the American legal system and exposes students to the various facets of civil and criminal law in the United States. It is an introduction to the substantive areas of the law, not the procedural. The author explains the law in layman's terms, while cases throughout the text are edited in the language of the court. Applications give students realistic examples of the law in action, and assignments require students to apply the information. A new chapter on legal professionals provides an overall description of the work and roles of judges, lawyers, paralegals, and support staff.