Ignorance is No Defense: A Teenager's Guide to Georgia Law - Softcover

J.Tom Morgan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0981939708 ISBN 13: 9780981939704

Publisher: Westchester Legal Press, 2018

Synopsis

Through real-life examples, Ignorance is No Defense explains Georgia laws to teenagers in easy-to-understand language. With a primary focus on criminal laws, Ignorance is No Defense not only describes what the law requires but also teenagers' rights under the law. Author J.Tom Morgan, a highly respected former prosecutor and experienced trial lawyer, provides straightforward information and valuable insights to help teenagers avoid violating the law and avoid being victims of crime.

About this title

About the Author:

J.Tom Morgan is a nationally recognized expert on the prosecution of crimes against children and has appeared on CNN s Talk Back Live, the Oprah Winfrey Show, Court TV, the Today Show, and 48 Hours. He served as the District Attorney of DeKalb County, Georgia for twelve years and was the first prosecutor in Georgia to specialize in the prosecution of crimes against children. J.Tom is currently a trial lawyer in private practice in Decatur, GA specializing in criminal and civil litigation.
As District Attorney, J.Tom was the lead prosecutor in the case against former DeKalb County Sheriff Sidney Dorsey, who was convicted of corruption and murdering his opponent, Sheriff-elect Derwin Brown. Following this successful conviction, J.Tom was the first United States prosecutor to receive the Special Achievement Award from the International Association of Prosecutors.
J.Tom has dedicated his career to child advocacy and is committed to helping young people avoid being both victims and perpetrators of crimes. He served on the U.S Advisory Board on Child Abuse and Neglect and chaired Georgia s Child Abuse Prevention Panel. Recognizing the need to treat victims of child abuse, J.Tom was a founding member and is currently vice chair of the Georgia Center for Child Advocacy, Inc., which provides free counseling to children who are victims of child abuse.
J.Tom has spoken to thousands of teenagers and parents regarding Georgia laws that impact young people and has listened to their stories. With an engaging presentation that generates open and frank discussion with his audience, J.Tom is in demand as a speaker at schools, colleges, churches, and other community groups. As part of his presentation, he responds to numerous thoughtful and sometimes surprising questions submitted anonymously by teenagers.
The insights J.Tom has gained from speaking with teenagers, as well as his experience as a prosecutor and private attorney, inspired J.Tom to write Ignorance is No Defense, A Teenager s Guide to Georgia Law. As a prosecutor, J.Tom prosecuted teenagers who violated the law. He also helped young people who were victims of abuse and prosecuted the abusers. As a private attorney, he defends teenagers who are in trouble with the law. Realizing that many teenagers often do not fully understand the law and its consequences, J.Tom explains Georgia laws in a readable, informative way using real-life examples. Ignorance is No Defense aspires to help teenagers avoid situations in which they violate the law or are hurt by others who violate the law.

Review:

A Must-Read for Every Georgia Teenager and Parent! --Susan Hoffman, GPTV

A criminal record can be devastating for a teenager. Before Ignorance is No Defense, teenagers in Georgia did not have an easy, reliable way to learn about criminal laws that affect them. Now, with J.Tom Morgan s clear and comprehensive guide to Georgia laws, teenagers can readily access information to help them make wise choices and avoid being on the other side of the law. ----Kenneth B. Hodges III, Former District Attorney, Dougherty Judicial Circuit, GA

All parents should sit down and read this book WITH their teens. It's an invaluable resource, not only to the teens, but to the parents themselves. Great book for individual, class, or group discussion. Should be on every book club list. This book should be required reading for every Georgia high school student. --Linda Wright, Board of Education, Gilmer County, GA

A Must-Read for Every Georgia Teenager and Parent! --Susan Hoffman, GPTV

A criminal record can be devastating for a teenager. Before Ignorance is No Defense, teenagers in Georgia did not have an easy, reliable way to learn about criminal laws that affect them. Now, with J.Tom Morgan s clear and comprehensive guide to Georgia laws, teenagers can readily access information to help them make wise choices and avoid being on the other side of the law. -- --Kenneth B. Hodges III, Former District Attorney, Dougherty Judicial Circuit, GA

A Must-Read for Every Georgia Teenager and Parent! --Susan Hoffman, GPTV

A criminal record can be devastating for a teenager. Before Ignorance is No Defense, teenagers in Georgia did not have an easy, reliable way to learn about criminal laws that affect them. Now, with J.Tom Morgan s clear and comprehensive guide to Georgia laws, teenagers can readily access information to help them make wise choices and avoid being on the other side of the law. -- --Kenneth B. Hodges III, Former District Attorney, Dougherty Judicial Circuit, GA

About this edition

• Publisher: Westchester Legal Press
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 0981939708
• ISBN 13: 9780981939704
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 211