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Arthur Kirkland, an idealistic, young lawyer, rebels against the corrupt judicial system when he is forced to defend a detestable judge accused of rape.

Presents an introduction to the structure and function of each of the three branches of the U.S. government, including the executive, legislative, and judicial, and features comments from elected officials.

Examines the purpose of the U.S. Supreme Court and the role of the judicial branch of the government, what type of cases are heard by the Supreme Court, how court judges are chosen, and who is the Chief Justice.

"Learn about the judicial branch of the United States government; learn more about how the judicial branch is structured and how it interprets laws to ensure that the federal government and society runs smoothly "--Provided by publisher.

Readers are introduced to the many facets of the United States judicial system.

Theodore Boone uses his knowledge and skills to investigate the disappearance of his best friend, April, after police hit dead ends.

"In this text, the reader is immersed into the judicial branch at all levels, including state and circuit courts, courts of appeals, and their individual functions. By honing in on some of the . . . cases tried by the judicial branch in the United States, such as Brown v. Board of Education and Roe v. Wade, this book establishes the worth and importance of judges, juries, and lawyers to our nation's past and present"--Provided by publisher.

Readers learn both how ballistics research is performed and how law enforcement officials use these findings to solve crimes.

A guide for people looking to make a career change, with self-assessment questions, tips for repurposing current skills and gaining new ones, an overview of issues for career changers in different age groups, and profiles of such careers as administrative judge, bailiff, court reporter, lawyer, paralegal, and more.

"[Describes] how laws and their application are debated, argued, tested, and decided upon. Topics include the concept of justice, the separation of powers in the U.S. Constitution, the difference between state and federal courts, the judicial nomination process, landmark Supreme Court cases, and influential justices."--Provided by publisher.