Law & Ethics - July 2006

A drunk driver is the cause of a car accident, resulting in three deaths. But he is also injured, and goes into a coma lasting for ten years. Can he still be charged with murder when he wakes up, if he wakes up with amnesia?
Please sight any resources, if possible, where you got them from, or if it's just an opinion or theory, explain the reasons you came to that conclusion.

2006-07-15 06:12:47 · 9 answers · asked by Agent Double EL 5

It really makes me wonder what the government is thinking. Guantanimo bay is a slap to the face of the constitution. Sure they aren't americans but it's illegal to hold somebody against their will with no charges not to mention immoral. That's why we have things like the bill of rights and the constitution, although not many people know what it says without looking it up I assure you what the government is doing is not right, even in the war on terror.

The government cannot bring somebody to trial and not tell them what evidence they have. Any court with any balls would laugh them out of court and tell them to let the guy go if they can't produce evidence against him.

It's not enough to simply have the evidence, you have to present it as well.

I'm no advocate of terrorist rights but I believe that if the government was really in the right then they would cut their bull and work within the constitution. What do you all think?

2006-07-15 06:07:17 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-15 05:50:44 · 5 answers · asked by Golgo-13 2

There's a federal law within the US that you can't legally have sex with an extraterrestrial, is that not proof?

2006-07-15 05:49:55 · 11 answers · asked by Golgo-13 2

The judge said in open court (no stenographer or tape) "last 2 weeks of July visitation" but the X's lawyer didn't put it in the final decree. Dad has lawyer, Mom doesn't. Can Mom just go get the kid(teen) or does she have no rights w/out lawyer? The dad has already been charged w/ "criminal" interfering w/a parenting plan & has to appear in Sept. But has convinced the kid that mom is a liar, ho, etc. She can't get through to the kid, he will not or cannot take or make calls to mom. What are her legal rights? (Cops & DA just say write down every attempt at visits & calls & wait til Sept) People say get lawyer=can't afford 1!)

2006-07-15 05:35:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi
Does anyone know how many times someone can ask for a Motion for Continuance in a trial for Rape to a Minor in Arkansas?
It seems to me in this case the minor has NO RIGHTS I think the case should go on so the minor can move on with their life and get this thing behind them. Seems like the defendent has all the rights here. Guess it goes back to innocent till proven guitly

2006-07-15 05:08:46 · 5 answers · asked by Sandra♥ 5

Does government watch your bank account(s)? Does the bank report your account?

2006-07-15 05:05:29 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am not 100% certain my lawyer can do everything she needs to win my case, so I'm considering hiring an additional attorney to co-counsel. Some lawyers claim they cannot speak with me without express permission from my exisitng lawyer. Other lawyers have spoken with me as if it were not an issue that I alread have a lawyer. So my question - is it illegal or unethical for a lawyer to consult with someone who already has a lawyer regarding the same issue?

2006-07-15 04:54:09 · 13 answers · asked by Neeners 3

2006-07-15 04:31:16 · 4 answers · asked by DDA 1

I work for the NHS but I'm looking for a new job. I have been invited for an interview but I want to know if I ask to have time off for the interview whether legally I have to be given it or if my current employer can refuse it.

2006-07-15 04:27:27 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-15 03:48:06 · 6 answers · asked by aj O 1

if the death is cruel for a condemmed killer .they didn't
care about the victim or their family.. I believe that a killer should be executed in the same way that their victim died.
I am so tired of the prissy people crying about punishment of condemmed killers and that they should be treated like a boy scout This is a lot of BULL

2006-07-15 03:27:41 · 8 answers · asked by maruawe@sbcglobal.net 2

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Dear Watson,

I am Barr. Edwin Gani, a solicitor at law. I am the personal attorney
to Mr,
Andrew Watson, a national of your country who works with Petrochi
Construction Company in Nigeria and he is known andreferred as my
Client. On
the 21st of August 2002,my client, his wife and their four children
were involved in a car accident along Sagbama express
road.Unfortunately
all the entire family lost their lives in the tragedy.

Since then, I have made several enquires to your embassy to locate any
of my
clients extended relatives but all my efforts proved unsuccessful.

After these unsuccessful attempts failed, I decided to track his last
name
in the Internet to locate any member of his family or his national
hence I
contacted you.

Now my contacts to you is to assist me in repatriating the money in his
bank
account here before the account and his properties he left behind
before
every thing will be confiscated or declared unserviceable b

2006-07-15 02:57:46 · 5 answers · asked by benitasuewatson 1

I believe myself that they should. I also believe it would make better citizens of the men and women within our community. I also think it should be compulsory when you enter the country from anywhere else around the world. You should also swear your allegiance to whichever country you live and work in and call home. This would help all countries and all citizens a lot better than having just a piece of card, which I must point out is useless because in this day and age anything can be forged. I believe if the persons are for real and want to get on in life and build better futures for themselves and their families then this would be a doddle 'a no problem situation' give me some feedback on this please

2006-07-15 02:43:19 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-15 02:21:47 · 9 answers · asked by jack d 1

can you null&void a familey truest>

2006-07-15 02:16:33 · 2 answers · asked by joey 4

positive or negative? Pros and Cons!!!

2006-07-15 01:50:09 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

What if your lie would save his life?

2006-07-15 01:39:00 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-15 00:28:48 · 9 answers · asked by miha 1

Quick legal question! Need help within 10 min!

Also, do they have to find the body to convict?

2006-07-14 23:02:16 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-14 23:01:53 · 3 answers · asked by klunk 3

A legal question for you lawyers out there.

2006-07-14 22:51:12 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I mean, come on now, isn't there ANYONE too evil for you?????? Where is the upside with Hitler????????????????????????????????????????

2006-07-14 20:40:29 · 7 answers · asked by keepitsafe2think 2

Like what if when the slaves got their freedom some slave owner moved far away or lived in a forrest and keep his slaves... they are slaves what do they know about being freed. Then the slave kids work for his kids n so on?

2006-07-14 20:32:17 · 14 answers · asked by sub.lihhjj 2

she told The Associated Press. "I wanted to say why I was successful, and what inspired me to keep going and what motivated me. It involved Jesus Christ for me, period."

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060714/ap_on_re_us/religious_valedictorian;_ylt=AnGElowH6N8nWo61sFhAGcSs0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTA3ODdxdHBhBHNlYwM5NjQ-

i think this is why many people, including myself, can't stand the ACLU because they don't protect the average citizen...just the citizen who shares their extreme view...where is her freedom of expression...

2006-07-14 19:43:44 · 12 answers · asked by turntable 6

There is a photo of a protester with a sign that says "would somebody please give Bush a b***j** so we can impeach him!". It's a good point. If the Republicans can ruin Clinton for an affair, it seems like the rest of us could get Bush for waging war and killing so many people, not to mention completely ignoring the constitution. Yes the Republicans are in majority, but Bush is SO immoral and has done SO many terrible things, it seems like we ought to be able to get him impeached. I am so frustrated. Ideas?

2006-07-14 19:19:46 · 12 answers · asked by usmousie 3

he is a practicing in high court he is a lawyer

2006-07-14 19:08:52 · 1 answers · asked by mahek s 1

israel is a state sponsored terrorist state that specialises in terrorising arab nations and its civilians

2006-07-14 18:27:01 · 25 answers · asked by tayyab 1

I ahve a lawyer. I have gone to court SEVERAL times. The EX-Wife was ordered to STOP using my name, also have sued her the state of Texas. I guess my question is really, Is the "SYSTEM" geared twards the female? and why is it that a man is "EXPECTED" to flip the bill for a felon kid-naper in one state and the others want to see her behind bars? I am tired of the run aropund, THEY, SHE, and the lazy courts WIN.

2006-07-14 18:20:44 · 3 answers · asked by noslen0780 1

2006-07-14 18:19:22 · 6 answers · asked by ah 2