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Is Entrapment illegal by the officer committing it?
It's fairly well known that Entrapment can be considered a valid affirmative defense for the person who was induced to commit a crime. However, say that a police officer entrapped someone to, e.g.:
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What factors determine whether an assault will be vigorously looked into pursued and charged by the police or not?
Meet Bob. He has filmed some thugs assaulting him by shoving, hitting, kicking at him and forcibly taking his phone away on the street until a passerby finally strongly urged him to give it back.
Bob ...
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What's the difference between a police report and a signed complaint? (in US/IL/CA) (apropos Highland Park mass shooting)
I'm listening to today's "Democracy Now" (6July2022) and apropos the Highland Park mass shooting, it shows
a spokesman for the sheriff's office stating:
[The shooter] said he was going to ...
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What are the possible criminal sanctions for assault? [closed]
If an incident of assault is investigated by the police, what are the possible recourses that can be taken to sanction the individual in cases where the victim suffered no physical injuries?
Also, ...
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What is the time limit for reporting an incident of criminal assault to the police for which you possess video evidence?
Suppose Bob assaults Alice by punching and kicking her, as well as surrounding her with a bunch of colleagues with her back against a wall because she voiced political viewpoints which Bob and his ...
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Would it have been legal to step in and prevent the death of George Floyd? (Interfere with arrest to save a life) [duplicate]
I know this is a viral topic right now but I don't mean to ask it simply for the sake of hype and controversy. I am genuinely curious about it. If this question isn't appropriate here, please advise ...
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Car accident and now charged Assault
This took place in NJ.
So I was in a minor fender bender car accident with a mid age woman.
I was at fault being that I hit the rear bumper.
I right away asked her if she was ok and she asked me to ...
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Would you be convicted of assault, etc. for defending the passenger in the United incident?
I'm wondering what would have happened if one of the passengers who was witnessing the United incident unfold had stepped in and tried to defend the doctor, by force.
Note that I'm assuming the ...
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Dodging police bullet illegal?
Would dodging, or otherwise itentionally avoiding, being shot by the police be considered resisting arrest? Mainly regarding U.S. law, but interested if any other law adresses this.
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Can you legally defend yourself against an attacking police officer?
If a police officer physically attacks you, with or without intent to arrest, can you legally defend yourself? Assume that the police officer punches/kicks/grabs first, and you are not guilty of any ...
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Under what circumstances is it OK to intentionally drive at people?
If a civilian is driving a car towards a person who is a police officer, that is historically sufficient justification for the officer to apply the instant death penalty against the driver. Even if a ...
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Would a police do anything if someone is provoking a fight?
I'm not looking for legal advice from a lawyer.
I'm living in a shared house with a bunch of young people and one is trying to provoke a fight with me. After getting in my face and trying to instigate ...
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Why can security guards/bar bouncers physically remove a person and it's not considered battery?
This is a follow up to this question about when someone can use force on another person. Are security guards or bouncers, such as at a concert or night club, given special privileges since they work ...
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When can someone who's not a police officer use physical force?
When can a civilian use physical force on someone? Are there any other times besides in self defence? Is it legal to use physical force in the event of an emergency, for example if you shove someone ...
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Can I defend myself from excessive police force?
Hypothetical situation:
Say the police are chasing me. I get tackled after which I go limp and stop resisting. Subsequently the officer starts throwing elbows to my face. I'm not sure why he's ...
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