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James Hirsen is a New York Times best-selling author, commentator, media analyst and law professor. He has appeared on television programs commenting on high profile legal and entertainment news on ABC, CNN, FOX, MSNBC, CNBC, BBC and PBS. Hirsen teaches law at both Trinity Law School and Biola University in Southern California. He is admitted to practice in the California and Washington, D.C. Bar Associations as well as the U.S. Court of International Trade. He is also admitted to practice in the U.S. Supreme Court and has made several appearances there on various landmark decisions. Hirsen is the co-founder and Chief Legal Counsel for InternationalEsq.com, a legal think tank and educational institute for the study of law in the media. Contact him at james@jameshirsen.com .


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Crime Victims Bill of Rights

  • Right to notification of court proceedings related to the alleged crime.
  • Right to give statement at sentencing.
  • Right to restitution.
  • Right to be protected from the defendant.
  • Right to information on victims rights.
  • Right to notice of stages of criminal precedure including: conviction, sentencing and parole.
  • Right to obtain assistance.

Important Legal Documents Everyone Should Have

  • Health Care Directive Also Known as a Living Will
  • Durable Power of Attorney, Also Known as a Health Care Proxy
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  • Letter to Loved Ones (Instructions and Location of Documents