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Pat W.
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61 votes

What power do I have as a driver if my interstate route is blocked by a protest?

43 votes
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Why are law firms with non-lawyer owners/directors uncommon?

24 votes
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Why are people sentenced to prison for terms longer than life?

14 votes
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Why are magisterial judges not addressed with "your majesty?"

11 votes
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Is it illegal to discriminate against refugees or immigrants based on their religion?

9 votes

If my speedometer breaks without my knowledge, would I be responsible if I broke the speed limit by a small amount?

9 votes

Are Captcha solver farms illegal?

9 votes

Are there penalties for withholding self-exculpatory evidence during a trial?

7 votes
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"Evading" police car (with lights on) before it turns around to follow you

7 votes
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Can quantum mechanics and the fabric of spacetime be a viable defense to battery (or an offense that requires making contact)?

7 votes

Why are lawyers not called "doctor"?

7 votes
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Is there any legal requirement to use the phrase "you've been served", as seen on television and in movies?

6 votes
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Stealing or obtaining ownership by fraud?

6 votes
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What regulations govern suspension of students?

6 votes

Can someone sue their partner for having an abortion?

6 votes
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What is a condition precedent?

6 votes
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When does a bill become law?

6 votes
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Is it illegal for public figures to knowingly state a falsehood?

5 votes
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Is community service sufficient consideration for a contract?

5 votes
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Can I freely redistribute attachments in emails? [USA]

5 votes

What keeps people from trying to reach a negotiated or mediated divorce settlement?

4 votes
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Antitrust laws violation for Twitter card

4 votes

How do lawyers find expert witnesses?

4 votes
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How was the $200,000 minimum income for accredited investors decided?

4 votes
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Does a state governor have the power to prevent immigration into their state?

4 votes

Is everything between me and my lawyer confidential?

4 votes
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Is the bible used by judges?

4 votes
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A hypothetical accident: charges, verdict, sentencing

4 votes

What prevents companies form putting "You can't sue me" in their disclaimer?

4 votes
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Is there a legal right to party?