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Is it illegal in Germany to spread a list of locations that allow you to violate compulsory mask wearing
I was recently sent a website which, among other terrible health advice, links to a custom google map which allows users to enter locations where they can shop/go to without wearing a face mask (due to COVID-19) and not face any consequences. Since…
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I'm a trans woman. When can I deregister from the American draft registry?
When I was 18, I received a scary form from the Department of Defense telling me I had to sign up for something called “Selective Service” (or face prison time and other things). Not knowing any better at the time, I filled it out as if I was…
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Paying to leave without notice in at-will employment state
Checking up here on a question that appeared on workplace.stackexchange.com: Someone signed a contract saying "If you leave the assignment without giving 15 days prior notice you will be liable to pay these days.". This is in the USA in an at-will…
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How is it constitutional to require defendants to pay for counsel?
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right ... to
have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence. (U.S. Constitution, Sixth Amendment.)
The last Supreme Court ruling on this appears to be Gideon v. Wainwright, which applies…
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What would be Julian Assange's expected punishment, on the current English criminal law?
Currently, the only charges form the British side against him are, that he avoided the criminal procedure (he was, on the British law, a fugitive) by his "visit" on the Ecuadorian Embassy.
Meanwhile, the British police has spent £11million.
Now…
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At what point does refusal to report a crime make one an accomplice to a crime?
This is a question out of curiosity only, indirectly inspired by my last question post. I'm wondering at what point not reporting a crime is itself a crime.
I know that if someone happens to witness a bar fight and doesn't immediately call the cops…
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Why do judges use a hammer in court?
In many movies featuring a court scene, the judge is seen pounding a wood hammer on the desk to either silence the court room, or to announce a decision.
Why do judges use a hammer? Is it only a Hollywood movie feature, or does it happen in real…
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If a company notifies you that calls may be recorded, can you record the call?
Assuming a two-party consent state.
If a company notifies you that all calls are (or may be) being recorded, can you then record your conversation with the customer service representative without notification?
Rationale: notification has already…
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Liability for damages in the U.S. for finding and disclosing "0-day" computer exploit
In the IT/Programming security world, usually people contact the vendor/owner of a particular software if they find a bug or security vulnerability and give them time to patch it before releasing the bug or vulnerability for public…
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Do Twitter disclaimers saying "opinions are my own" give any legal protection to the account owner?
A larger number of twitter accounts have a biography stating that tweets are their own opinion not that of their company. An example:
Opinions are my own and not the views of my employer
Does this actually protect the employee from being…
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If an adult is raped by a minor, is it statutory rape?
Say an adult is raped by a minor, and does not give legally applicable consent regardless of knowledge of age of the minor. Do statutory rape charges against the adult still apply?
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If my speedometer breaks without my knowledge, would I be responsible if I broke the speed limit by a small amount?
Let's say that I drive down an interstate highway at a speed of 68 miles per hour, where the speed limit is 65. I think that I am going 63 miles per hour because my speedometer is off by five miles per hour - without my knowledge.
Would I be…
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Are there lies that can be punished without any demonstrated harm?
Another answer says, without qualification (emphasis mine): "Lying per se is not illegal. For it to be so, the person lied to has to suffer a detriment that the lier [sic] ought to prevent."
But, are there lies that are considered illegal without…
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USA - can police be criminally charged with false imprisonment for a retaliatory arrest?
For example, say a police officer arrests someone for giving them the finger. As I understand it this action is protected under the first amendment.
Can any criminal charges be brought against an officer that does this?
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Is it legal to take an attacker's illegal gun?
Suppose that Bob, with no justification, draws a gun¹ and aims it at Bill. This gun is illegal to possess in their jurisdiction. Bill, who was unarmed initially, manages to overpower Bob and take the gun before Bob can fire it.
Has Bill committed a…
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