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Best Court Records Procedures

Convicting the Innocent
DNA exonerations have shattered confidence in the criminal justice system by exposing how often we have convicted the innocent and let the guilty walk free. (John Grisham). DNA testing is revolutionizing our system of criminal justice: this book shows why. Garrett makes a powerful case for how to improve criminal justice so that we dramatically reduce the number of wrongly convicted. This is an invaluable book, a comprehensive, highly readable but well-researched work examining the hows and whys of the law's ultimate nightmare--convicting the innocent. Garrett's book is a gripping contribution to the literature of injustice, along with a galvanizing call for reform...It's the stories in his book that stick in the memory. Looking at the 250 people exonerated through DNA as of February 2010, Garrett aimed to determine how often...malignant factors had warped the criminal justice process at the expense of an innocent person (and to the benefit of an actual criminal who went unpursued). This book details some of the worst miscarriages of justice in U.S. history and describes how DNA evidence helped to right those wrongs...The book, what must be the most thorough treatment yet of wrongful convictions, is a first-rate examination of the human foibles and conflicts of interest hampering the pursuit of justice. A uniquely valuable part of Garrett's book is a statistical appendix that provides a quantitative overview of the false convictions, their consequences, and the factors that contributed to them....It is hard to imagine seven pages more damaging to the claims of our system of criminal justice.
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"I read Brandon Garretts book " Convicting The Innocent" in the Carlow University Master's of Science in Fraud and Forensics course on Forensic Research and Analysis. [...]. Prior to reading Garrett's book I only really thought about innocent being convicted on the criminal shows I watched. Gary Dotson was prosecuted on a rape case using unreliable forensic methods.Because of the forensic analysts false testimony of inconclusive scientific evidence, Dotson was convicted of rape. I realized how important it is to ensure the evidence we uncover is both reliable and valid as it is for forensic analysts investigating evidence at crime scenes. I am committed to base my observations on valid and reliable evidence so I can eliminate wrongful convictions."
"The book, Convicting the Innocent, written by a Brandon Garrett, a professor at the University of Virginia law school, explores these errors within the criminal justice system by observing numerous examples."
"To find out how often people are wrongfully accused and imprisoned based upon the blatant use of bias over what the evidence itself is showing , or the negligent actions of professionals in the criminal justice arena is disheartening. In his book, Garret uses real life cases in a way that makes the reader feel just how terrible the situations for the wrongfully accused were. Utilizing trial transcripts, retested forensic evidence findings, and accounts from those who were convicted, he paints a pretty clear picture of how details were twisted and juries were manipulated into turning the defendants in the cases into pariahs for all violent crimes. I do however hope to one day join the professional ranks, whether it be in criminal justice, fraud and forensics, or maybe even in security."
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The Confessions of Nat Turner: The Leader of the Late Insurrection in Southampton, Virginia
The Confessions of Nat Turner: The Leader of the Late Insurrection in Southampton, Virginia, is a first-hand account of Turner's confessions published by a local lawyer, Thomas Ruffin Gray, in 1831. Nat Turner was born into slavery in Virginia.
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"So, Nat was propelled by a true belief that he was working out a divinely ordained plan to deliver the slaves as the prophets and judges did in the Old Testament. Nat ultimately was driven insane by his insular brilliance and thirst for vengeance."
"One could also view this as propaganda if Gray removed any comments Turner may have made about experiences with cruel masters, and/or the injustice of slavery leading to the rebellion. Perhaps it was more palatable to the frightened white populace to believe the "insanity defense" -- that strange visions made Turner lead a murderous rampage. It was horrible, and I imagine Turner and some slaves viewed this as a war tactic ("collateral damage"), as they were on their way to attack the town of Jerusalem."
"I believe this is a good book it is direct."
"Great read and true."
"I find most things from this period of time in our history very interesting, especially firsthand accounts ~ its history that most are unaware of or don't have their facts straight about ~ I like having the facts."
"This is the confession of Nat Turner given to a Mr. Grey, a local lawyer, while Turner awaited trial."
"What a tragedy it is that people like Nat Turner who were so brilliant and could have done so much for the world were not allowed to rise to their potential."
"It is interesting to see the difference in how people perceive warfare waged in righteous indignation at the hands of a black man, but justify the crusades as well as other examples of socioeconomic domination and treachery."
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DISAPPEAR WITHOUT A TRACE - BE INVISIBLE TO BIG BROTHER & ANONYMOUS ONLINE - PROTECT FAMILY, HOME, MONEY, ASSETS, PRIVACY & SECURITY (How To Be Invisible) (HOW TO BOOK & GUIDE TO AVOID DISASTER 1)
Reclaim Privacy Author, actor, or performer Personal life separate from your professional life Alternate identity precaution against future disaster Escape from abusive person, insane person, criminal, scam artist, rapist, stalker, or other terrible person Protect children Start over after Identity Theft Avoid abusive creditors or any form of harassment New credit Public figure, famous, or wealthy person Sidestep bankruptcy or foreclosure Economic crisis Overwhelming medical bills Deficiency judgment or other judgment Frivolous lawsuit you can’t afford to fight Press is stalking you. Regardless of your reasons for wanting a New Name, New Identity, and privacy, this book can help you to do it legally and legitimately. Tags: how to disappear, how to be invisible, how to be invisible online, disappear without a trace, big brother is watching, invisible prepper, how to vanish, privacy and security, NSA books, new name, incognito toolkit, hidden assets, survival kit, how to survive natural disaster, survival book, survival guide, prepper survival, prepper guide, prepper book, Prepping For Survival, Prepping For SHTF, survival tactics, civil rights and liberties, firearms and weapons, banks and banking, civil rights, terrorism, ISIS, political freedom, disaster relief, consumer guides, small business, startups, intelligence and espionage, motivation and self improvement, self help, J J Luna, SHTF, 9/11 prepping, prepper, prepping for SHTF, prepping for survival, anonymous, vanish, identity theft, assets, protect life ,family, home, victim, stalker, stalking, hide, hiding, take back your life, legal protection.
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"At first, I thought this book would be about covering your tracks (such as getting rid of troublesome social media) and not putting yourself "out there" as much and being careful about what you are using in your day-to-day life and so on."
"Do yourself a favor and get this book before you are under attack yourself - it is more than a fair trade-off as far as value is concerned!"
"I've gotten many useful tibit's pertaining to the subject of the Title of this book...."
"I have an ugly ex I need to vanish from my life and now I know how to do it."
"Great Book. I learned a lot and you will too."
"Good solid information – considerable out of the box type thinking – highly recommend for anyone Who is tired of big brother poking their nose in your personal affairs."
"This is the best book for anyone who needs to disappear from a bad person or a bad situation, Highly recommended!"
"HOW TO DISAPPEAR FROM BIG BROTHER. I learned so much about reclaiming my privacy in this crazy world where we are constantly tracked by our cars, computers, cell phones, plastic, etc."
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Best Court Rules Procedures

New York Practice: Student Edition (Hornbook)
Described by many lawyers as the bible of New York practice, Siegel's Hornbook on New York Practice serves as the complete guide to civil practice in New York state courts, with a broad perspective in each subject.
Reviews
"New York deviates from the federal civil procedure model in a number of ways so this book will help an attorney come to grips with the unusual aspects of New York civil practice. I recommend it for attorneys as well as pro se litigants who lack the resources and training to navigate New York civil practice and motions without some help."
"A fundamentally sound book on courtroom procedure."
"Excellent companion for the new practitioner."
"Could be more concise."
"Very useful as fundamental overview or refresher of NYS practice protocols with due emphasis on the prevalence and application of the CPLR in civil litigation, as well as how that omnibus statute is adjusted by or supersedes case law."
"This manual is a must seek for any person looking for true facts of a matter, and how matters are handled by law."
"Purchased by mistake."
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Best Civil Law Procedure

Examples & Explanations for Civil Procedure (Examples & Explanations Series)
helps you learn new material by working through chapters that explain each topic in simple language challenges your understanding with hypotheticals similar to those presented in class provides valuable opportunity to study for the final by reviewing the hypotheticals as well as the structure and reasoning behind the corresponding analysis quickly gets to the point in conversational style laced with humor remains a favorite among law school students is often recommended by professors who encourage the use of study guides works with ALL the major casebooks, suits any class on a given topic provides an alternative perspective to help you understand your casebook and in-class lectures.
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"Great quality and price."
"This book is amazing and so helpful!"
"I've bought the E&E for every one of my law classes."
"it is clear, concise, very easy to relate to case books... the examples are great."
"Very helpful to read simultaneously with your case book to help illustrate the principles in understandable, plain English."
"The only issue I have with this supplement is that it doesn't cover class actions."
"This horn book should be required for every civil procedure course."
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Best Courts

Scalia and Garner's Making Your Case: The Art of Persuading Judges
In this noteworthy book, two noted legal writers systematically present every important idea about judicial persuasion in a fresh, entertaining way.
Reviews
"Good unlessyou are learning how to write an appellate brief by just reading this - not so good then."
"Garner delivers as usual."
"Great read for all fresh lawyers by the late, great Justice Scalia."
"Arrived in the described condition."
"Great reading for high school and college debaters."
"It is trhe best book I know for teaching anyone how to write good clear English."
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Best Legal Remedies

The Death of Common Sense: How Law Is Suffocating America
Law is supposed to be a framework for humans to make choices, not the replacement for free choice.” So notes Philip K. Howard in the new Afterword to his explosive manifesto The Death of Common Sense . The nuns of the Missionaries of Charity believed two abandoned buildings in New York City would make ideal homeless shelters. More highly recommended as a study of the negative impact of law is Walter K. Olson's The Litigation Explosion (LJ 2/15/91) even though its focus is on lawsuits and the courts.
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"The bloated bureaucracy; the rules; the laws; the regulations; are so integral to our lives that we no longer would recognize a life without these burdensome evils. What is meant for good, and to bring about harmony, only results in stagnation, closed businesses, higher prices, less choice, rise of litigation, etc. Mandated perfection only ends in the opposite, along with an incredible waste of money and manpower, not to mention it treats individuals as criminals. Although Wilson's "Great Society" and Roosevelt's "New Deal" (whom he quotes) spawned this form of bureaucracy it still took many more presidents to bring us to this point."
"Perhaps some weak attempt is made at providing a direction or conversely the author spins off into the depth of the universe never to return to reason. Rather than providing some drab history on our national problems, Mr. Howard give us an informative, and dare I say entertaining, cause and effect model to help up understand just how we ended up with a government that hardy functions."
"I read this book because I was tired of getting short circuited by laws rules and other prohibited actions, basically ending up getting frustrated."
"Read this almost 20 years ago and found it to be very informative."
"It came highly recommended to me, but you get the gist of the book in the first 5 pages and then it just keeps repeating more and more stories and anecdotes of government waste. If you are Rush Limbaugh and need to find 100 stories of government waste, this is a great resource."
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Best Trial Practice

Conviction: The Untold Story of Putting Jodi Arias Behind Bars
Juan Martinez, the fiery prosecutor who convicted notorious murderess Jodi Arias for the disturbing killing of Travis Alexander, speaks for the first time about the shocking investigation and sensational trial that captivated the nation. Throughout the trials, his bullish and unfaltering prosecution strategy was both commended and criticized, and in his book, Martinez will illuminate the unique tactics he utilized in this case and how they lead to a successful conviction, and-for the first time-discuss how he felt losing the death penalty sentence he’d pursued for years. When the nude photo of a teenage runaway shows up on a website, the girl’s father turns to Detective Chief Inspector Alan Banks for help.
Reviews
"The utter unprofessionalism and dishonesty that most people observed by the Arias defense team during the trial was proven to be accurate when Martinez discloses that Nurmi , a female defense attorney and an investigator showed up unannounced (and unidentified as Arias’ defense team) to Deanna Reid’s home purporting to be people “involved in the case” who wanted to ask some questions about Travis “off the record.” The female defense attorney tried to be “chummy” with Deanna and produced one of the forged “pedophile letters’ for her to read which also contained unflattering things about Deanna. This information proves without a doubt that Arias’ defense team MOST CERTAINLY DID attempt to argue that Travis was a pedophile—something that both Nurmi and Willmott pathetically and disingenuously tried to deny once the trial was over."
"My only real criticisms of the book were that I would have liked a little more on the penalty retrial and the controversy surrounding Juror 17 and a bit more dirt on the often fiery interaction between the prosecution and the defence that resulted in those endless bench conferences!."
"i appreciate that i got to understand the progression of this case."
"Therefore, he chose a line of questioning to instigate the very behaviors he knew she would exhibit as he had read about her and viewed every single piece of video on her. I was overly interested in the case and this was due to how I wanted justice for the Alexanders and I also feel very sorry for Jodi Arias' family, since all of these people have suffered the consequences of her actions."
"A wonderfully detailed book on the Murder of Travis Alexander by his former girlfriend, Jodi Arias."
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Best Juries

BRAIN DAMAGE: A Juror's Tale: The Hammer Killing Trial
Was Dale Harrell a hapless, innocent victim of a brutal killing, or was this the final act of a desperate woman who had suffered through years of domestic violence? Should the defendant pay for her crime with her life, should she be incarcerated for twenty-five years to life, or should she receive a life sentence with no chance of parole? "Why Not Kill Her: A Juror's Perspective - The Jodi Arias Death Penalty Retrial". "Banquet of Consequences: A Juror's Plight - The Carnation Murders Trial of Michele Anderson" (March 2017). Since then, Paul has gone on to write a further two True Crime books on some of the most spectacular trials in US history, Why Not Kill Her: A Juror’s Perspective – The Jodi Arias Death Penalty Retrial and Banquet of Consequences: A Juror’s Plight – The Carnation Murders Trial of Michele Anderson. Why Not Kill Her, along with Shanna Hogan’s book, Picture Perfect: The Jodi Arias Story, has become one of the most recommended books on the subject and was publicly endorsed by the jury foreperson, Haaken Liknes.
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"Paul takes us into the court system and shines a bright light on justice."
"Feel like I was in that court room and learn more about justice system in this country especially if you never been a jury before."
"Paul shares his life as a child, his perspective as the 13 juror, and gives you an understanding of how justice was served!"
"Felt like I was in the courtroom and jury room..very good reading."
"Excellent book."
"Other than inadequate proofing/editing, this book is awesome!"
"That statement is frankly the reason you should buy and read this book."
"Very well written."
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Best Depositions

Winning at Deposition (Winner of ACLEA's Highest Award for Professional Excellence)
Discover why much of the conventional wisdom about depositions is completely wrong, learn how to beat an expert witness every time, get innovative advice on witness preparation, and master the secrets that guarantee success with argumentative lawyers and lying witnesses. You will learn from the skillful techniques---and memorable failures---that occurred at the most famous depositions of all time, those of President Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, and O.J. From the most basic topics to intricate ways of dealing with witnesses, this book will give your depositions focus and purpose. Given the book’s almost encyclopedic treatment of deposition topics, it is difficult to imagine that anything significant is omitted.”. ---- The Colorado Lawyer. “The structure and jurisprudence of the deposition and discovery rules are explicated in a well written and solidly researched text. The author skillfully weaves a very readable set of chapters containing the best of practical tips with information and questions from interesting and unusual, high profile cases. The inclusion of portions of actual depositions of witnesses and parties from some of the most significant litigation in our lifetime is helpful beyond description. The book makes excellent use of examples from high profile cases to illustrate what lawyers strategically should do in a deposition – as opposed to simply telling them what can be done. A terrific companion to Shane Read’s Winning at Trial, the book includes great practice tips that very succinctly capture the explanatory text. “Shane Read has a gift, as evidenced by his earlier Winning at Trial, to convey in an interesting and enjoyable style, all you ever wanted and needed to know about taking or defending a deposition. One of the more important responsibilities of a General Counsel is to find the best litigator available when your client company is faced with a troubling lawsuit. D. Shane Read is a best-selling and multiple award-winning author and an adjunct professor at Southern Methodist University's Dedman School of Law. In 1989, he began his career at Akin Gump and since 1998 has worked on civil and criminal cases as an Assistant United States Attorney in Dallas, Texas.
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"I have been practicing law for 10 years and I am recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer and a Texas Rising Star in business litigation."
"Well as someone who is preparing pro se, this book is extremely helpful in understanding what will happen and why."
"Worth the read if you want to know the aspects of being deposed."
"Great book for young lawyers, those lawyers that do not handle litigation often enough as well as those lawyers who are in litigation and want a refresher on the topic."
"If every attorney read this book, the practice of law would improve immensely."
"A badly done deposition is a waste of time and money and will not help you at trial, mediation, or settlement negotiations."
"This book is extremely helpful for several reasons: (1) BREADTH: It covers the major topics one would need to review when taking or defending a deposition such as:Taking the deposition, defending the deposition, the expert witness, preparing your client for the deposition, problems at depositions (including a section on "dealing with difficult counsel at a deposition") and using the deposition at trial. (4) EXAMPLES FROM REAL DEPOSITIONS: Throughout the chapters there are examples taken from real depositions to help demonstrate the points being discussed."
"Shared it with a lot of other younger attorneys who enjoy it."
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Best Alternative Dispute Resolution

The Little Book of Restorative Justice: Revised and Updated (Justice and Peacebuilding)
In The Little Book of Restorative Justice , Zehr first explores how restorative justice is different from criminal justice. Zehr is Distinguished Professor of Restorative Justice and co-director of the Zehr Institute for Restorative Justice at Eastern Mennonite University (Harrisonburg, Virginia).
Reviews
"Professor Zehr is an icon ins the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution and is the father of the Restorative Justice movement."
"This book does a good job at staying focused on explaining the foundations and guiding principles of RJ instead of Telling people how it should be practiced."
"Good message."
"I do volunteer work for the MA and national Department of Peacebuilding Campaigns; Restorative Justice is one of the many peacebuilding programs we support."
"Great book!"
"It's wonderful to be able to refer to it in its electronic version when I am conferencing with students or staff."
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Best Legal Witnesses

Hard Time: New Edition (English Shaun Trilogy Book 2)
“Makes the Shawshank Redemption look like a holiday camp” – NOTW. After a SWAT team smashed down stock-market millionaire Shaun Attwood’s door, he found himself inside of Arizona’s deadliest jail and locked into a brutal struggle for survival. "A buttock-clenchingly terrifying cautionary tale" - Meg Rosoff on Hard Time Shaun Attwood is a London-based true-crime author with 100,000 copies sold.
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"I devoured it in no time at all and found myself missing the life and fall of English Shaun when I was finished!"
"Conditions are harsh and dangerous and corruption and injustice is rife in the judicial system, but the book also demonstrates that there are a few inmates in gaol who want to improve themselves."
"I would have rated Hard Time five stars but I feel the ending could have been explained more thoroughly, letting the reader know exactly the judge's decision."
"I had heard the sheriff in AZ was mean but the news media should do an in depth story about the guy that serves up green bologna and those nasty showers and sleeping conditions."
"Thought provoking awareness- Extremely well written and edited- Provides a long range of emotions and thoughts, leaving me feeling blessed and grateful- It also provided outrage on many levels-."
"Someone recently shot & killed an innocent 12 year old boy where I live & the suspect was captured in Arizona & placed in the Maricopa County Jail..."
"English Shaun spins a tale that will draw you in and not let you go!"
"While reading this there were many times I felt emotional."
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Best Litigation

The Litigation Paralegal: A Systems Approach
It is a resource combining the theories and principles of law with practical paralegal skills, paralegal ethics, numerous forms, checklists, practice tips, online resources, and a focus on the goals and needs of the paralegal profession, all in the context of the law office. Chapter 1: Welcome to the Law Office: Foundations for Litigation Chapter 2: The Initial Interview Chapter 3: Evidence and Investigation Chapter 4: Drafting the Complaint Chapter 5: Filing the Lawsuit, Service of Process, and Obtaining a Default Judgment Chapter 6: Defending and Testing the Lawsuit: Motions, Answers, and Other Chapter 7: Discovery and Electronic Discovery: Overview and Interrogatories Chapter 8: Discovery: Depositions Chapter 9: Discovery: Document Production and Control, Medical Exams, Admissions, Chapter 10: Settlement and Other Alternative Dispute Resolutions Chapter 11: Trial Preparation and Trial Chapter 12: Post-Trial Practice from Motions to Appeal Appendices Glossary Index James McCord is an experienced trial attorney in criminal law, professor at the University of Wisconsin Law School, and a member of the Wisconsin and Kentucky Bar Associations.
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"The bare complete basics of what a Paralegal can and cannot do is in this book."
"I have downloaded the kindle reader on my iPad mini and use that in place of a bulky book when I attend."
"Wonderful book;The Litigation Paralegal 5th (fifth) edition Text Only it has practical guides on what elements are needed in a cause of action, and how to draft a complaint."
"The spine of the book was completely off I had to glue the cover back on, but it did serve the purpose of the class."
"It's really easy to understand this book."
"Was in great conditon for used."
"The Litigating Paralegal book was in great condition even that it was used it was also at a good price!"
"As another review stated, I am also surprised this book has such a high rating."
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Best Arbitration, Negotiation & Mediation

How to Analyze People: The Complete Guide to Body Language, Personality Types, Human Psychology and Speed Reading Anyone
Proven techniques for reading people through their words Tried and tested strategies for boosting your body language reading skills The importance of mastering people analyzing skills Powerful tips for reading other people’s behavior for developing sounder interpersonal relationships Telltale signs of deception, warmth, enthusiasm, flexibility and several others thoughts, feelings and emotions A complete body language cheat sheet with interpretations. Learn to take control of your and other people’s action by learning how to read and analyze people accurately that will result to a more rewarding, gratifying, and fulfilling life.
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"The book concentrates on opening the psychological ingredients that sort out the human identity."
"I have seen a lot of films and tv shows about that and always was wondering how people analyze other people."
"This book is one of the best book on How to Analyze People."
"The book encourages us to understand and admit why people have a behaves in a certain way and how to observe and assess them in a good way."
"This book is awesome."
"The author has written very well and base on a good researched."
"My favorite part was analyzing my own personality type."
"I gain so much information in this book."
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