Law & Ethics - February 2007

Spin it, Likes? Do they do any good to society as a whole?

2007-02-20 06:51:28 · 12 answers · asked by Stick 4

A person was detained for sholifting (for taking a pair of sunglasses). At his trial, the judge believed that he simply forgot to put them back after trying them on and he was subsequently found innocent. Will a false imprisonment lawsuit against the store security guard succeed?
This is related to Canadian law only!

2007-02-20 06:48:27 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is It Illegal?
what if they are someones spouse (seperated)
is it worse if it is a personal account or a business or does it matter?
If it is a elementary teachers work email is that a federal crime?
the answer to ANY or all of these would be GREATLY appriciated as they are greatly needed
thanks

2007-02-20 06:47:57 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

my friend has been charged with attempted rape, she woke up only to find a policeman & woman knocking on her door!!! apparently, her ex boyfriend whom she was with that actual night has gone to the police and told them that he woke up covered in semen, and has accused her!! she says she didnt touch him can women rape men??? i have my views and im sure many of you will....

2007-02-20 06:41:57 · 4 answers · asked by welshlad2303 2

The fine he pays goes to the Government instead of me...I was the one who lost money !!!

2007-02-20 06:39:39 · 7 answers · asked by reggaekid 2

ok i have a question for anyone from that state. I'm living in tx and i have a friend who lost his son due to cps. the mother died in a car accident out of state after he was born. the child was taken from birth. now dad spent some years getting over some serious problems he was having and now wants to take back custody. the child is now 5 and he was only a year old the last time dad had a visit. he was adopted out and dad never signed the papers. i think he nuts wanting the kid now but i don't know if he can appeal it can he? and is dad wrong for wanting to take the kid away from what he knows?

2007-02-20 06:37:51 · 3 answers · asked by kattz1111 2

If someone thinks that you owe them money from 6 years ago can they start court proceedings to claim it back?

2007-02-20 06:37:06 · 7 answers · asked by whatwhy? 1

inmate finds lawyer, who is also an inmate, how can you find out if he really is a lawyer?

2007-02-20 06:29:51 · 4 answers · asked by rambo14 1

hi people,

i'm a final year student of journalism and am doing a project on the Press and Registration of Books Act (PRBA), 1867. for this purpose, i need some quotes from lawyers. hence, i would appreciate any feedback you could give me.

i need:

* your take on the Act.

* whether you think the Act is relevent today

* any cases you were involved in regarding this Act.

*any amendments you think are necessary to the Act

thanking you,

Gautam.

2007-02-20 06:25:11 · 3 answers · asked by Lone Ranger 2

How can the American people legally pursue an impeachment against a leader(s) who maintains and acts like that he/she is above the law?

2007-02-20 06:23:27 · 19 answers · asked by tmonet20 1

2007-02-20 06:23:27 · 14 answers · asked by Ryan 1

my son and a couple of his friends thought it would be funny to make there own jack a s s videos. they do stupid stuff and tape it all. they recently decided to dress as an old man and pretend like they fell on the side walk and when someone stopped to check if they needed help they ran. they werent trying to cause any trouble, just get the reactions of people. well.. it ended up in someone calling 911. 3 police officers out looking for him and an ambulance being dispatched. he is now facing a charge of disorderly conduct. i think that being they are young and dumb and werent trying to hurt anyone a warning would be sufficient. it was there first time doing something so stupid and they definetly wont be doing it again. what do you think.?

2007-02-20 06:23:13 · 1 answers · asked by sea_sher 5

Also like smoking herbs.

2007-02-20 06:18:29 · 8 answers · asked by iliketoeaaat 1

2007-02-20 06:18:23 · 14 answers · asked by robert m 2

2007-02-20 06:17:29 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

(a) Outline the important differences between criminal and civil law. (4 marks)
(b) Identify two areas of work undertaken by the County Court. (2 marks)
(c) The Civil Procedure Act 1997 introduced a new system for dealing with civil cases based on each
case being allocated to the appropriate track. Explain what is meant by the following:
(i) the Small Claims Track;
(ii) the Fast Track. (3 marks)
(d) (i) Choose one of the various methods of ADR mentioned in the article above. Explain how,
and in what circumstances, this method of dispute resolution might be used. (3 marks)
(ii) Briefly comment on the advantages of individuals using ADR. (3 marks)
(e) Explain two differences between the operation of the Magistrates’ Court and the Crown Court.
(4 marks)
(f) Describe in outline how lay magistrates are appointed. (3 marks)
(g) Describe how jurors qualify and are selected for jury service. (4 marks)
(h) Comment on how well either lay magistrates or jurors carry out their role within the criminal
justice system. (4 marks

2007-02-20 06:17:23 · 2 answers · asked by ashik u 1

In the context of the legislative process, explain what is meant by the following:
(i) First and Second Readings;
(ii) The Committee Stage;
(iii) The Royal Assent. (6 marks)
Legislation is the process of law-making by Parliament whereby a Bill becomes an Act. This form
of law-making involves a set procedure which has to be followed. This procedure generally starts
in the House of Commons and ends with the Royal Assent.
Bills which come before Parliament can do so from different sources. Two of the most important
types are Private Members’ Bills and Government Sponsored Bills.
One such Bill which was introduced into Parliament was the Human Rights Bill, which became the
Human Rights Act 1998. This Act eventually came into force in October 2000.
Amongst the laws referred to in the Human Rights Act 1998 is a series of Articles which are
intended to protect certain basic rights and freedoms recognised under the European Convention on
Human Rights. For example:
! Article 5 sets out the Right to Liberty (personal freedom);
! Article 8 sets out the Right to Privacy;
! Article 10 supports Freedom of Expression (speech);
! Article 11 allows for Freedom of Assembly and Association;
! Article 12 contains the Right to Marry.
It is important to note that all of these rights and freedoms can be restricted. For example, the tort
of trespass and the tort of defamation are intended to protect the individual. In addition, the crime
of unlawful assembly and the power of imprisonment are intended to protect the State.
Those who feel that their rights have been unfairly restricted have the right to have their case heard
in the United Kingdom, rather than having to take the case to the European Court of Human Rights
in Strasbourg.
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(b) Explain and illustrate what is meant by Private Members’ Bills and Government Sponsored Bills.
(3 marks)
(c) As the extract indicates, Article 5 sets out the Right to Liberty. This right can be restricted in a
number of ways. In this context, explain what is meant by the following:
(i) arrest, with and without a warrant; (3 marks)
(ii) the remand decision (bail or custody); (3 marks)
(iii) imprisonment. (2 marks)
(d) Article 11 allows for Freedom of Assembly and Association. Identify and briefly describe two
different ways in which this freedom can lawfully be restricted. (3 marks)
(e) Article 12 contains the Right to Marry. Identify two restrictions on the right to marry, recognised
by English law. (2 marks)
(f) (i) Identify one of the ways in which an individual may be restricted from exercising his right
of free speech under Article 10. (1 mark)
(ii) Briefly comment on why a judge may find it difficult to apply both the right to privacy
(contained in Article 8) and freedom of speech (set out in Article 10), when hearing an
individual case. (3 marks)
(g) Comment on whether or not the passing of the Human Rights Act 1998 has been of benefit to the
general public. (4 marks)

2007-02-20 06:11:48 · 2 answers · asked by ashik u 1

2007-02-20 06:10:20 · 11 answers · asked by pigletsam 3

I'm sueing him in small claims court in Idaho for $5,000. I lost my client database when they shut me down along with 5 months of work and marketing money. Lawyers can't help him in the court room since it is small claims court. If he shows up I will definately lose. If he dosen't show up then I win.

2007-02-20 06:05:31 · 9 answers · asked by Jason 2

will this document be considered valid if gave verbal authority for someone else to sign it?

2007-02-20 06:04:20 · 7 answers · asked by dramaqueen4nc 1

There are many people (about 0.5%) who use PSI to do evil. Are there laws concerning that?

Using ESP AT ALL should be ILLEGAL!!!




It is UNETHICAL!!!

2007-02-20 05:51:54 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

i received a bill pop up saying i owe 19.99 for sexxxpassport membership although i never went on this site! i am new to computers and didn't no how to get shut off it constantly popping up so i paid through my visa/debit card! can i reclaim this charge?

2007-02-20 05:47:29 · 24 answers · asked by neil a 1

2007-02-20 05:43:07 · 254 answers · asked by patsy 3

I had always thought it was supposed to be by January 31 but someone else said it's not til the end of February. Which is true or is there even a due date?

2007-02-20 05:34:36 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does anyone know if or how a person can get into direct contact with a judge in CA? The case pertains issues beyond the answers of lawyers...

2007-02-20 05:33:16 · 6 answers · asked by Mz. X 2

I am desperate, I have no clue how to write it. I have a three weeks old baby and I need to write affidavit of proof of his identity. Could somebody give me a link to a website or give me an example of what exactly their should be written? I am not american, English is my second language, so I am really having a hard time figuring those things out.

2007-02-20 05:30:32 · 5 answers · asked by Matahari 4

can someone please explain them? i don't understand, is anyone aloud to buy a gun?

2007-02-20 05:24:21 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I recently went to apply for heap- which is a program to help in emergency situation with your elecric bill. The house that i live in is in my husbands name only. We are in the end process of a divorce. He does not live in the house. The department of social services told me to get a letter from my attorney stating that i reside in the home with my children only then i would be eliglble for heap. They told me to get a bank statement and copy of support check. I complied to everything and returned with all documents. When i returned they told me i was now denied because i am not tenant of record. I explained i was in the same situation last year and recieved heap. they said that i should not have recieved it and now may have to pay that amount back. i am a single mom and a full time college student and just nned a little help. i am not asking for any other services . They are saying because the mortgage is in my husbands name i am not elible. If i rented somewhere else the mortgage woul

2007-02-20 05:00:38 · 7 answers · asked by teddybear 1

The conviction of Ernst Zundel for thought crimes?

2007-02-20 04:57:04 · 5 answers · asked by answer man 3

2007-02-20 04:56:52 · 5 answers · asked by finander 1