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Court is terrifying when you don't know the rules — and most people don't, until they're already in it. Court Made Simple by Kimani Upshur, M.Ed. is the plain-English guide to the legal system for everyday people: how civil and criminal courts actually work, your rights as a defendant explained without the jargon, what to do in the first 48 hours after an arrest, how a criminal case moves from charges to sentencing, what to do when you're sued (and what happens if you ignore it), small claims court step by step, child support and custody basics, hiring a lawyer vs. public defender vs. representing yourself, fines and fees, and what happens to your record afterward. Written in the clear Made Simple Framework style with checklists, a plain-English legal glossary, and a Christian perspective on facing the system with honesty, courage, and integrity. This book explains the system — it is not legal advice and is not a substitute for a licensed attorney.
Court is terrifying when you don't know the rules — and most people don't, until they're already in it. Court Made Simple by Kimani Upshur, M.Ed. is the plain-English guide to the legal system for everyday people: how civil and criminal courts actually work, your rights as a defendant explained w...
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