Winning in American Law: A Must-Read for Those Traveling to the U.S.

Author: Yu Chenfeng (USA)
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: The United States is a nation of immigrants, with descendants of over 100 ethnic groups from various continents living there. The U.S. economy is highly developed, with massive production scale, a complete sectoral structure, and a long-standing GDP ranking among the world's top nations. Many people from around the world aspire to live and work in the U.S. In the mid-19th century, Chinese pioneers came here to settle and develop the land. The 1980s and 1990s saw a peak in Chinese immigration. With the increasing number of Chinese immigrants and the booming Sino-U.S. civil and commercial trade, a large number of legal disputes have emerged: many Chinese immigrants inadvertently violate U.S. laws due to their lack of understanding of the legal system, or they fail to use the law to protect themselves when their rights are infringed upon, leading to the need to pursue legal action to claim their rights. Therefore, understanding U.S. law and judicial precedents is crucial for new immigrants to survive and thrive in the U.S. This book is a practical and accessible guide to U.S. law, collecting and organizing many representative judicial precedents introduced and discussed by Attorney Yu Chenfeng on various radio programs in the U.S. California Chinese Radio Station's "Legal World" and "Legal Fun Talk," KAZN1300 Chinese Radio Station's "Los Angeles World," and AM1430 Cantonese Radio Station's "Legal Hotline." These legal programs have been warmly received by a broad audience. The book is divided into two parts, with approximately 230,000 words in total.
Part 1 covers legal knowledge, primarily introducing U.S. law, especially that of California, and its characteristics. It also explains how individuals should respond if they encounter legal disputes, aiming to enhance legal awareness and prevent problems before they arise. For easy reference, it is categorized into three sections: "Traffic Accidents," "Civil Matters," and "Criminal Matters," with a total of 33 short articles.
Part 2 includes cases and commentaries, which can be divided into three types:
1. Traffic Claims: Introduces representative traffic accident cases from various U.S. states and the legal procedures for pursuing civil compensation. Each case is composed of segments such as a case summary, legal proceedings, court judgment, out-of-court settlement, and case analysis, totaling 28 articles.
2. Civil Disputes: Covers various civil dispute cases in mainstream U.S. society and the immigrant community, including personal injuries, compensation lawsuits, rental disputes, elder care, medical malpractice, and contract breaches, totaling 33 articles.
3. Criminal Defense: Includes cases such as domestic violence, juvenile crimes (e.g., fighting, threats, extortion, drug use, theft, carrying weapons, and gang activities), as well as counterfeit goods, patent infringement, and kidnapping, totaling 7 articles.
This book is primarily aimed at new and established Chinese immigrants and legal enthusiasts, but it can also serve as a reference for law students and professional lawyers. With detailed information, rich content, and representative cases, it is an essential read for anyone planning to move to the U.S.