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Top new questions this week:

Not detained but not free to go

By my understanding, there are three levels of contact one can have with the police: Consensual contact where the police have requested to talk to the subject but do not have any special power over ...

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user avatar asked by forest Score of 14
user avatar answered by Glenn Willen Score of 15

Is there a difference in military court proceedings that would make it easier to convict the "seditious" congress members?

The US Department of War has announced that it will be launching an investigation into former Navy member Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ), over his recent participation in a video with five other congress ...

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user avatar asked by TY Mathers Score of 13
user avatar answered by computercarguy Score of 13

What is the power of the purse?

In this video a Supreme Court Justice is asked what the Supreme Court would do if the President defies its orders. She says the Supreme Court lacks the power of the sword and the power of the purse. I ...

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user avatar asked by robertspierre Score of 8
user avatar answered by bdb484 Score of 24

What damages are recoverable for late delivery of a package?

Is the answer to this hypo correct? A sends a package to C via the B Shipping Company. B charges $10 for the service and promises that the package “will absolutely, positively get there overnight.” ...

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user avatar asked by LMR Score of 6
user avatar answered by Jen Score of 12

In what circumstances can someone be a co-defendant in a trial when they are not charged with a crime?

It has recently been reported that the former leader of Reform UK in Wales has been tried and jailed for ten and a half years for taking bribes to make pro-Russia statements in his capacity as an MEP. ...

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user avatar asked by bertieb Score of 5

Are flat-fee arrangements for divorce representation permissible, and how must unearned portions be handled if the engagement ends early?

In U.S. jurisdictions, are flat-fee agreements for divorce representation generally permitted under professional responsibility rules? If so, how do rules treat the fee when the attorney is discharged ...

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user avatar asked by Scottish william Score of 3
user avatar answered by Jen Score of 1

Are Military Courts Bound by Executive-branch Legal Determinations?

Some lawmakers recently released a viral video telling military personnel that they have a duty to disobey unlawful orders. At issue is a recent series of lethal boat strikes on civilian targets, ...

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user avatar asked by waltmck Score of 2
user avatar answered by Dale M Score of -4

Greatest hits from previous weeks:

How long are schools allowed to confiscate items from students?

According to this question and the corresponding answer, schools are legally allowed to confiscate items from students. This is not considered theft, as the intent is not to permanently take the item ...

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user avatar asked by MechMK1 Score of 11
user avatar answered by DPenner1 Score of 3

Is prostitution in Canada legal or not?

I'm confused, is prostitution in Canada legal or not? I've been looking, but have up till now only gotten mixed messages when it comes to it's legality; just a jumble of legislative actions, court ...

canada prostitution  
user avatar asked by Tirous Score of 7
user avatar answered by Dale M Score of 18

Stealing my own property back?

I have a guitar that I let my friend Joe borrow on the consensus that he would return it in a couple of days. Joe is a mutual friend of my ex Bob. Bob stole the guitar from Joe once he found out it ...

criminal-law property theft ownership  
user avatar asked by Jude Score of 110
user avatar answered by ohwilleke Score of 119

Why do prisoners spend so long on death row?

In the USA, once appeals have been exhausted, why do prisoners spend so much time on death row? My personal opinions on death penalty aside, I would expect that once the sentence is final, it should ...

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user avatar asked by Ciclon Saramil Score of 13
user avatar answered by ratchet freak Score of 4

If you are serving a life sentence, die, are legally declared dead, and are brought back to life, are you now free?

Apologies if this is too hypothetical and not allowed. I'm not trained in law, but am curious about the following question: If you are sentenced to 1 life sentence, die, are legally declared dead, ...

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user avatar asked by Kevin Score of 7
user avatar answered by Dale M Score of 8

Can a public school in the USA force a 14yr old to create a Twitter account for a passing grade?

My youngest is a freshman & signed up for a program the school refers to as "co-lab". At my insistence. 2yrs ago, I attended a board meeting where the formation of the program was introduced. At ...

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user avatar asked by Sandy R Score of 159
user avatar answered by Paul Johnson Score of 164

How is it legal for a hospital to put two patients together in the same room in the US?

In the United States we have HIPAA regulations in place to (among other things) prevent healthcare providers, insurance providers, and any other entity that handles medical information from leaking ...

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user avatar asked by Adam Plocher Score of 41
user avatar answered by bdb484 Score of 44
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