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Book SynopsisTaking a fresh and innovative approach to the subject, Making Sense of Land Law is an essential textbook designed to help those coming to the subject for the first time. Practical scenarios and diagrams are feature throughout, making the subject come alive. The Q&A-style of debate in the book is unique and takes the reader through the issues step by step. This book is suitable as a core textbook, but also as a revision guide or for self-study.This is an ideal text for a land law module at first or second year level, as part of an LLB degree. Also useful for undergraduates of other related disciplines in which an awareness of land and property law is required in an easy-to-digest and accessible manner, such as planning, estate management and business property and other built environment courses. New to this Edition:- Fully revised and updated- The latest on the law of easements- Discussion of the development in constructive and resulting trustsTrade ReviewAs an early convert to Making Sense of Land Law I saw an immediate improvement in the progression and comprehension of my students. The conversational style offers a real alternative to traditional land law textbooks, which the students welcomed. A valuable text that provides insight and learning on key matters in land law. * Kevin Greene, University of Sunderland, UK *Making Sense of Land Law offers students an accessible route into the subject. It breaks down complex areas of law, and leads students through clear examples and highlights key areas of discussion. The summary boxes are a useful tool which help to structure learning. * Kate McCarthy, University of Chester, UK *Table of Contents1. The essence of land law 2. Rights in land before 1926 3. Rights after 1925 in unregistered land 4. Registered land 5. Adverse possession 6. The use of trusts in land 7. Successive interests in land 8. Express co-ownership in land 9. Constructive and resulting trusts 10. The Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 11. Overreaching and the protection of interests under a trust of land 12. Proprietary estoppel 13. Licences 14. Freehold covenants 15. Leases 16. Leasehold covenants 17. Easements 18. Mortgages.

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Book SynopsisTried and Convicted offers a controversial look at how our constitutional rights are often circumvented by the criminal justice system with impunity. Readers interested in personal liberties and rights will be intrigued by the ways in which those rights may be trampled should they enter the criminal justice system on the criminal end.Trade ReviewIn this book, Michael D. Cicchina, a Wisconsin criminal defense attorney, argues quite convincingly that fundamental constitutional liberties are under attack by criminal justice practitioners. ... The author also makes a convincing argument that the right to privacy is a soft law that is routinely violated by governmental agents. ... This book is very eye opening and should be read by anyone who is interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement. It is a concise and well-written work that would make excellent supplemental reading material for virtually any undergraduate or graduate level course related to criminal law or criminal procedure. I strongly recommend this book. Once I opened it, I literally could not stop reading. * International Criminal Justice Review *Cicchini puts the police, prosecutors and judges on trial—a highly entertaining turn of events! -- Terry Rose, Rose & Rose Law Firm, Senior Partner, Rose & Rose Law Firm, “A” rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the nation’s leading law directory, Named “Lawyer of the Year” by the ACLU of Wisconsin (1991)In the contrarian spirit of political journalist Christopher Hitchens, Cicchini destroys the prevailing media-driven views on American justice. -- Jay McRoy, Ph.D., professor and chair of English at the University of Wisconsin–Parkside, author, Nightmare Japan and coeditor, Monstrous AdaptationsTried and Convicted brilliantly demonstrates why our constitutional rights are often not what they seem. Michael Cicchini has written a book that can instantly be understood by non-lawyers, but contains much that even practicing lawyers don't know. So you think you know your rights? Wait until you read this. -- Matthew Flynn, senior partner, Quarles & Brady LLP; author, Pryme KnumberHyperbole notwithstanding, Tried and Convicted may be the most insightful, raw, and unvarnished look into the criminal justice system, short of being charged with a crime. -- Amy B. Kushner, Ph.D., coauthor, But They Didn’t Read Me My Rights!, contributing author, 101 Gangster Movies and 101 War MoviesTable of ContentsDisclaimer Introduction 1 “How the Hell Did I Wind Up Here?” 2 The Nature of Constitutional Rights 3 “How Can You Defend Those People?” 4 Self-Incrimination: You (Sort of) Have the Right to Remain Silent 5 Privacy: You Have the Right to Be Secure in Your Home (Unless We Really Want to Come In) 6 Confrontation: You (Might) Have the Right to Cross-examine Your Accuser 7 Taking a Step Back: Some Procedural Basics 8 You Have the Right to a Speedy Trial 9 A Fair and Impartial Jury of Your Peers? 10 Judicial Bias: A Fair Trial in a Fair Tribunal? 11 Prosecutor Misconduct and the “Harmless Error” 12 Plea Bargaining: A Deal Is (Not) a Deal 13 Sentencing: Let the Punishment Exceed the Crime 14 You Have the Right to the Effective Assistance of Counsel 15 Moving Forward Further Reading About the Author

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