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Why is drunk driving causing accident punished so much worse than just drunk driving?

answered Aug 12 at 2:13

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Is it legal for Blizzard to completely shut down Overwatch 1 in order to replace it with Overwatch 2?

answered Nov 13, 2022 at 13:20

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When speaking to a judge in court, what do barristers mean by "May I take instructions?"

answered Jan 28 at 10:23

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What is the purpose of being tried by a "jury of your peers"?

answered Oct 15 at 23:51

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Is there a law against destroying works of art of historic importance when you are the owner?

answered Feb 19 at 15:37

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If someone commits a crime, but suffers brain damage and has no memory of the crime, will they get punished?

answered Oct 29 at 13:21

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Who owns copyright of a photo taken by a camera after the timer is set to 10 seconds?

answered Feb 12 at 15:40

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Is a thumbs-up emoji considered as legally binding agreement in the United States?

answered Jul 12 at 20:36

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Why are there two case numbers for United States v. Trump?

answered Aug 23 at 19:14

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Admissibility as evidence of photographs taken by a mobile phone

answered Nov 25 at 21:58

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Theft by proxy using wild Crows?

answered Nov 26 at 15:19

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Was the recent ruling against Jordan Peterson an infringement of his free speech?

answered Sep 2 at 15:17

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Why would Donald Trump be arrested?

answered Apr 3 at 14:16

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Is a lawyer allowed to follow a client's instructions to hide evidence?

answered Oct 16, 2022 at 14:03

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Why did CJ Roberts apply the Fourteenth Amendment to Harvard, a private school?

answered Jul 2 at 16:13

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Why does Double Jeopardy apply if you confess?

answered Jul 18 at 14:38

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When does silence imply consent?

answered Oct 14, 2022 at 0:02

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Do Federal courts have the authority to dismiss charges brought in a Georgia Court?

answered Aug 20 at 23:01

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Seeking Presidential Immunity

answered Oct 23 at 16:51

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Is it punishable to purchase (knowingly) illegal copies where legal ones are not available?

answered Nov 19, 2022 at 12:53

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Is it considered kidnapping if an underaged teenager willingly goes with someone else without the permission of their parent or guardian?

answered Nov 27, 2022 at 21:00

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Do jurors have an absolute right to acquit a defendant according to their conscience?

answered Aug 17 at 9:52

29 votes

How do laws against computer intrusion handle the modern situation of devices routinely being under the de facto control of non-owners?

answered Jul 3 at 14:32

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What is the definition of a troll in the legal context?

answered Oct 9, 2022 at 11:02

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Why was the house of lords seen to have such supreme legal wisdom as to be designated as the court of last resort in the UK?

answered Nov 6, 2022 at 0:15

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Why is knowledge inside one's head considered privileged information but knowledge written on a piece of paper is not?

answered Apr 10 at 16:23

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Is it legal to intentionally wait before filing a copyright lawsuit to maximize profits?

answered Jul 9 at 11:03

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Is it legal to drive in reverse on a non-divided road that has a speed limit of more than 80 km/h?

answered May 20 at 23:28

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Are legislators ever asked to explain their intent in Supreme Court cases?

answered May 28 at 15:23

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What are the minimum required legal obligations for US citizens?

answered Oct 25 at 0:31

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674 Answers

Why is drunk driving causing accident punished so much worse than just drunk driving?

Is it legal for Blizzard to completely shut down Overwatch 1 in order to replace it with Overwatch 2?

When speaking to a judge in court, what do barristers mean by "May I take instructions?"

What is the purpose of being tried by a "jury of your peers"?

Is there a law against destroying works of art of historic importance when you are the owner?

If someone commits a crime, but suffers brain damage and has no memory of the crime, will they get punished?

Who owns copyright of a photo taken by a camera after the timer is set to 10 seconds?

Is a thumbs-up emoji considered as legally binding agreement in the United States?

Why are there two case numbers for United States v. Trump?

Admissibility as evidence of photographs taken by a mobile phone

Theft by proxy using wild Crows?

Was the recent ruling against Jordan Peterson an infringement of his free speech?

Why would Donald Trump be arrested?

Is a lawyer allowed to follow a client's instructions to hide evidence?

Why did CJ Roberts apply the Fourteenth Amendment to Harvard, a private school?

Why does Double Jeopardy apply if you confess?

When does silence imply consent?

Do Federal courts have the authority to dismiss charges brought in a Georgia Court?

Seeking Presidential Immunity

Is it punishable to purchase (knowingly) illegal copies where legal ones are not available?

Is it considered kidnapping if an underaged teenager willingly goes with someone else without the permission of their parent or guardian?

Do jurors have an absolute right to acquit a defendant according to their conscience?

How do laws against computer intrusion handle the modern situation of devices routinely being under the de facto control of non-owners?

What is the definition of a troll in the legal context?

Why was the house of lords seen to have such supreme legal wisdom as to be designated as the court of last resort in the UK?

Why is knowledge inside one's head considered privileged information but knowledge written on a piece of paper is not?

Is it legal to intentionally wait before filing a copyright lawsuit to maximize profits?

Is it legal to drive in reverse on a non-divided road that has a speed limit of more than 80 km/h?

Are legislators ever asked to explain their intent in Supreme Court cases?

What are the minimum required legal obligations for US citizens?