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Can I be charged for murder if I throw peanuts at someone who has a severe peanut allergy and they die as a result of that?

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Can an impeachment charge be dismissed on the grounds of double jeopardy?

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Simple Majority - Ignorance of the Law

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Where is the £60 fine for school absence legislated?

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Speaking a different language when on trial

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Will Stack Exchange EU terms still apply to Britain now that BREXIT has finished?

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What is the difference between “I swear” and “I affirm”

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Is there a legally stronger resource than legal advise from a lawyer?

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Accidentally used “to” instead of using “bcc” while sending out email [GDPR violation]

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Can this be considered legally a fraud from a United Nations organization?

fraud

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Is it legal to keep a small amount of cash I found on the street?

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Language dispute between two countries

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Federal judge sets aside state jury verdict

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Can’t Justice Roberts even veto unusual hours for impeachment trial?

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How far does professed ignorance of a critical fact go to prove professional negligence?

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Why don't Habitual Offender Laws violate rule against double jeopardy?

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