Law 101: An Essential Reference for Your Everyday Legal Questions

Roche, Sean,Roche, John,Roche, Brien

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ISBN 10: 1402226683 ISBN 13: 9781402226687
Published by Sphinx Publishing, 2009
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Synopsis:

You don't need a law degree to understand your rights―just this book.

Whether you're signing a lease, responding to a court summons, or simply want to know what the law says, Law 101 (2nd Edition) is your essential plain-English guide to America's legal system. Written by seasoned attorney Brien A. Roche with John and Sean Roche, this trusted reference demystifies civil and criminal law, contracts, torts, constitutional rights, and more―making it easy for anyone to grasp core legal concepts.

Gain confidence, protect your rights, and act with clarity in everyday legal situations.


Perfect for students, professionals, and curious readers, this updated edition covers:

  • Civil and criminal law, constitutional rights, and contract essentials
  • Real-world examples that show how laws apply to daily life
  • Fast, Q&A-style structure to quickly answer common legal questions
  • Practical guidance on juries, lawsuits, tenant issues, and self-representation
  • Expanded topics on Internet law, privacy, and dispute resolution


Used in classrooms and praised by readers as "layperson-friendly" and "invaluable," Law 101 equips you to make smarter decisions and advocate for yourself with confidence.

About the Author:

Brien A. Roche is a practicing attorney in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. He has been practicing law since 1976. He is a graduate of Georgetown University and a graduate of the George Washington University Law School. After college, he served in the United States Marine Corps, and thereafter served as a patrol officer with the Washington, D.C. police department (known as the Metropolitan Police Department of Washington, D.C.).

Since 1976, Mr. Roche has been engaged in the general practice of law in the tri-state area surrounding Washington, D.C. Licensed in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia, his litigation practice incorporates all facets of the law.

He is the author of two professional legal texts that are published by Lexis Publishing Company. The Virginia Tort Case Finder, is a title well-recognized by Virginia lawyers and judges. The second book, The Virginia Domestic Relations Case Finder, is a must-have reference for all family law practicioners in the state of Virginia.

In addition, Mr. Roche has also authored several articles in legal publications and has lectured at numerous continuing legal education seminars around the state of Virginia.

For more information about Mr. Roche, please visit his website at https://www.brienrochelaw.com.

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Bibliographic Details

Title: Law 101: An Essential Reference for Your ...
Publisher: Sphinx Publishing
Publication Date: 2009
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 2nd Edition

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