User Mr. A

35 votes

7 answers

19k views

If someone catches a Pokemon that is on my property, is that theft?

asked Jul 13, 2016 at 16:28

12 votes

2 answers

6k views

Are there any jurisdictions in the world where dueling is still legal?

asked Nov 7, 2015 at 21:16

10 votes

2 answers

3k views

Does the right against self incrimination mean you can't be forced to file a tax return?

asked Oct 26, 2015 at 19:31

9 votes

1 answer

1k views

What is the origin and significance of distinguishing between "misdemeanor" and "felony"?

asked Jun 26, 2016 at 20:55

7 votes

2 answers

1k views

Are McKenzie Friends Allowed in The United States?

asked May 22, 2016 at 21:57

7 votes

1 answer

186 views

How can you tell whether somebody is "competent" to agree with you or your terms?

asked Jun 20, 2016 at 19:05

5 votes

1 answer

317 views

What happens when two conflicting laws both say "notwithstanding any other provision of law..."?

asked Feb 3, 2016 at 17:05

4 votes

3 answers

1k views

Is it "unethical" for a lawyer to argue both sides of a point of law?

asked Dec 8, 2015 at 12:51

4 votes

2 answers

154 views

What makes a legal question "hard"?

asked Nov 8, 2015 at 13:09

3 votes

1 answer

234 views

Timing of precedent setting: when exactly do precedents take "effect"?

asked Nov 6, 2015 at 21:28

3 votes

1 answer

163 views

When is a lawyer in violation of his license with regard to advice on the law?

asked Oct 27, 2015 at 20:50

3 votes

3 answers

694 views

Why don't attorneys like to offer subjective advice?

asked Oct 28, 2015 at 16:04

3 votes

1 answer

10k views

What is Official Oppression?

asked Mar 12, 2016 at 9:56

3 votes

1 answer

69 views

Is there a difference between "faithfully executed laws" and laws which are technically executed but not "faithfully"?

asked Apr 5, 2016 at 14:24

3 votes

0 answers

220 views

Has the "right to assemble" (US 1st Amendment) ever been shown to apply to just two persons?

asked May 25, 2016 at 12:46

3 votes

3 answers

401 views

Why are pro se litigants allowed to practice law?

asked May 3, 2016 at 15:49

3 votes

1 answer

603 views

What does "being responsible for the abuse of that right" mean, and is this different from the first amendment?

asked Jun 11, 2016 at 16:32

3 votes

4 answers

684 views

Is "standing" required in a "private prosecution", and if so, who has it?

asked Jul 19, 2016 at 12:33

3 votes

1 answer

375 views

Can I discriminate against someone I hire to (mow my lawn) (cut my hair) (fix my plumbing)?

asked Jul 4, 2016 at 22:53

3 votes

4 answers

984 views

Why might Title 18 Section 793 be unconstitutional?

asked Jul 7, 2016 at 17:39

2 votes

2 answers

2k views

How is plea bargaining not illegal extortion?

asked May 5, 2016 at 11:34

2 votes

2 answers

199 views

Can advising someone to hire an attorney ever be considered an unlawful practice of law in itself?

asked Apr 3, 2016 at 19:04

2 votes

1 answer

661 views

Can the Governor of Maine remove Maine's Attorney General?

asked Apr 5, 2016 at 21:38

2 votes

2 answers

472 views

Is it unlawful and or against the rules for a lawyer to criticize a judge and or a judge's decision?

asked Apr 12, 2016 at 12:08

2 votes

0 answers

50 views

What does it take to get an "advisory opinion" out of my public access ombudsman?

asked Mar 29, 2016 at 20:55

2 votes

1 answer

3k views

Can the president veto a bill that was passed by 2/3 of each house?

asked Feb 12, 2016 at 20:39

2 votes

2 answers

83 views

How successful are non-lawyers when filing declaratory judgements?

asked Nov 2, 2015 at 21:01

2 votes

4 answers

216 views

If one has committed illegal act A or B, but we cannot prove that A was committed or B was committed, is one generally proven guilty of a crime?

asked Nov 18, 2015 at 17:40

2 votes

1 answer

106 views

What is typically required for an offense to be considered "de minimis"?

asked Nov 21, 2015 at 16:47

2 votes

2 answers

312 views

Is there ever a case where invoking the right against self incrimination is in itself incriminating?

asked Nov 24, 2015 at 22:08

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59 Questions

If someone catches a Pokemon that is on my property, is that theft?

Are there any jurisdictions in the world where dueling is still legal?

Does the right against self incrimination mean you can't be forced to file a tax return?

What is the origin and significance of distinguishing between "misdemeanor" and "felony"?

Are McKenzie Friends Allowed in The United States?

How can you tell whether somebody is "competent" to agree with you or your terms?

What happens when two conflicting laws both say "notwithstanding any other provision of law..."?

Is it "unethical" for a lawyer to argue both sides of a point of law?

What makes a legal question "hard"?

Timing of precedent setting: when exactly do precedents take "effect"?

When is a lawyer in violation of his license with regard to advice on the law?

Why don't attorneys like to offer subjective advice?

What is Official Oppression?

Is there a difference between "faithfully executed laws" and laws which are technically executed but not "faithfully"?

Has the "right to assemble" (US 1st Amendment) ever been shown to apply to just two persons?

Why are pro se litigants allowed to practice law?

What does "being responsible for the abuse of that right" mean, and is this different from the first amendment?

Is "standing" required in a "private prosecution", and if so, who has it?

Can I discriminate against someone I hire to (mow my lawn) (cut my hair) (fix my plumbing)?

Why might Title 18 Section 793 be unconstitutional?

How is plea bargaining not illegal extortion?

Can advising someone to hire an attorney ever be considered an unlawful practice of law in itself?

Can the Governor of Maine remove Maine's Attorney General?

Is it unlawful and or against the rules for a lawyer to criticize a judge and or a judge's decision?

What does it take to get an "advisory opinion" out of my public access ombudsman?

Can the president veto a bill that was passed by 2/3 of each house?

How successful are non-lawyers when filing declaratory judgements?

If one has committed illegal act A or B, but we cannot prove that A was committed or B was committed, is one generally proven guilty of a crime?

What is typically required for an offense to be considered "de minimis"?

Is there ever a case where invoking the right against self incrimination is in itself incriminating?