Tags
A tag is a keyword or label that categorizes your question with other, similar questions. Using the right tags makes it easier for others to find and answer your question.
legal-research× 60
For questions about methods and sources for determining what the law is, or to find support for a legal argument.
self-defense× 59
Legal allowance to use force to protect one's self. May encompass rights to use force to protect one's property or the person or property of others.
british-columbia× 59
a province on the west coast of Canada. Vancouver is the largest city within the province.
murder× 59
Unlawful killing of a human by another human with malice aforethought. Related tags might be "homicide" or "manslaughter."
gambling× 55
For questions about the laws of gambling, taxes on gambling wins and other legal issues related to gambling.
trespass× 55
The tort of intrusion upon another person's real property. For trespass to chattels see tags "theft" or "conversion." For trespass to the person see tags "assault" or "battery."
photography× 53
Questions regarding the recording and use of images by any means. Consider also the more general "recording" tag.
washington× 51
For questions specific to law in the State of Washington (WA). (*Not* for questions specific to law in the District of Columbia).
dmca× 51
a United States copyright law. It provides copyright holders with a mechanism to address copyright violations, while reducing liability for content providers (s…
legal-concepts× 50
comparing two related legal concepts. Consider using a more specific tag, or [definition].
process× 50
For questions about any of the series of events that are legal actions in the initiation and resolution of a filing, including events prior and subsequent to the proceeding.
firearms× 49
Ballistic weapons powered by burning propellant. May be more narrowly construed by statute.
bankruptcy× 48
Use this for questions about insolvent entities that are unable to repay their creditors, and the processes surrounding this.
witnesses× 46
People who were at or near the scene of an event at the relevant time, and in a position to testify as to what happened.
