Law & Ethics - September 2007

A Sex fiend who kidnapped and raped a 14-year-old girl in an underground bunker was yesterday jailed for 421 years.

Jobless Vinson Filyaw, 37, posed as a cop to abduct Elizabeth Shoaf as she walked home from school.

He dragged her to his lair in a nearby forest, chained her to a metal pipe and repeatedly raped her for ten days.

Dozens of police and volunteers searched for the teen in Lugoff, South Carolina.

But after gaining the trust of her captor, Elizabeth was able to use his mobile phone and send an SOS text message to mum Madeline.

Cops traced the phone’s location and found her in the 15ft hole.

Elizabeth, now 15, was due to give evidence on the first day of Filyaw’s trial in Beaufort, South Carolina, but he pleaded guilty to kidnap and rape charges.


What are you thoughts on this, do you think if the penalty was death it would put people off?

2007-09-20 22:45:39 · 47 answers · asked by g8bvl 5

2007-09-20 22:41:14 · 10 answers · asked by lynette 2

Hi.
Can anyone tell me how long does copyright last on pictures in old books ect; Is copyright forever or does it have fixed term.
Thanks Alan.

2007-09-20 22:32:48 · 6 answers · asked by alan.chub13 1

My boyfriend and I got in a fight and he pushed me, then he grabbed me by the neck and shoved me again. My knee jerk reaction when he grabbed my neck was to punch him. Is that considered self defense or could I get in trouble for that?

Extra details, we were on my property, his right hand doesn't work (so he's considered disabled). He said he was going to press charges against me for assaulting a disabled person. We live in the state of Idaho if that makes a difference.

2007-09-20 22:27:56 · 12 answers · asked by McLovin 3

What is the penalty for mistakes that caused years of misery (harassment, invasion of privacy, ostracism, discrimination, emotional breakdown of the victim) or even death?

2007-09-20 20:56:05 · 6 answers · asked by mysilentstorm 1

In the beginning of the US, you could not vote unless you were Unitarian! And in 1974, after the Civil Rights Act passage in the 60's, the US government made it "hidden" and "legal" to use religion as a hiring preference and not have to answer for that anywhere with regards to minority or otherwise, when they instituted a law, an Act, namely "The Privacy Act", which made it illegal to place or consider religion on an application for a job!

So that the "status quo" of the social engine, of the Churches of that time were allowed to hide their discriminatory practices in whispers and quiet organized outside the workplace or board room considerations or informal don't ask don't tell behind the scenes back room trustee judgements, suppressing the outsiders through oppressive treatment that had been legalized by making statistical analysis and hence witnessing and enforcement of equality in religious beliefs or creeds all but impossible to track or enforce?

2007-09-20 20:22:43 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

If underage marriage was allowed in canada, what would be some pros/cons for it?

2007-09-20 19:55:56 · 6 answers · asked by PublicSUD 2

I need help narrowing my topic for a research paper
it has to have a conflict and a compromise
but it cannot be as narrow as a specific court case

thanks [ :

2007-09-20 19:04:51 · 1 answers · asked by elemenopee. 4

sneer at woman that did not get abortion but happen to need assistance from state.
then
Labelling them with all manner of uncomplementary terms.
It's kinda like....
yes have the baby but the baby has to go hungry.
And...any attempts at alleviating suffering of mom is considered to be LIBTARD Giveaway.

2007-09-20 18:54:49 · 14 answers · asked by zes2_zdk 3

Should Judges behave like feudal Lords? Most build their own sinister halos around to keep the litigants and lawyers in awe.

2007-09-20 18:53:49 · 8 answers · asked by Nimit 2

With identity theft, rising crime rate, hackers, and more hidden video cameras do you still feel like you have your privacy?

2007-09-20 18:37:18 · 3 answers · asked by tedfromwi 2

Is there a petition out there for the ACTUAL victim in Jena? You know, the guy that actually got beaten? Just curious!

2007-09-20 18:21:56 · 11 answers · asked by Jen C 1

2007-09-20 18:14:11 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

i've already gotten my 4th payment of child support...my daughter's father didn't even try to visit her or contacting me so he can see her..he hasn't seen her eversince she was born...what are the rules if we have court dates in the future..is the judge going to look if he visits his daughter? how often do are we going to have court dates? am i required to attend? tnx!

2007-09-20 18:05:49 · 6 answers · asked by Irish C 1

What can you tell me about this legal form? "MC-410" I need a family member to talk for me in court. I do have medical documents to support this however what are some specific key points that will help persuade the judge to grant me this special need. thank you for your help

2007-09-20 17:24:47 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am curious if Louisiana law prohibits either the fabrication of a noose or the hanging thereof. I am looking for a specific law and don't want to sort through everyones crap opinions please.

2007-09-20 17:22:10 · 9 answers · asked by John S 2

i live in new jersey and me and my friend thought it would be fun that we would table top this kid we know for picking on our friend. so my friend got behind him and i just pushed him hard enough to get him off balance. so while he was falling he kneed himself in the face and broke his nose. now his mom wants to sue me and my friend. is there any way out of this?

2007-09-20 17:09:36 · 10 answers · asked by Jose P 1

I just found out that I was denied an Unemployment Insurance claim and will be appealing the decision. After reading the U/I laws, it says in Section 1327 that my former employer has to submit a written response as to why I don't deserve my benefits. In order to better write my appeal, I need to know what was written about me, and what they are claiming I did. Do I have the right to get this information, and how do I do so?

2007-09-20 16:24:05 · 4 answers · asked by Erik U 2

Do you think it will be okay for someone to kill people who've done bad things to others?

For example, killing a murderer or killing a rapist.

2007-09-20 15:53:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

the person was hit on a bicyle and their shoulder was broken.

2007-09-20 15:46:15 · 7 answers · asked by kolorz 4

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime_file/2007/09/12/2007-09-12_racist_sickos_allegedly_tortured_black_w.html

where's al when you really need him?

2007-09-20 15:26:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Sorry....
My wife was a 2 yr probationary govrnment worker (GS-5) in San Diego ca. she was appointed in Mar 07. Today she received a letter of termination for "unsatisfactory work performance ".

In July she received a performance appraisal which states that she is "outstanding", very flexible, and is on her way to the top.
So from 31 July til today (termination) her perfomance has dropped because she has taken on special projects (which her suppervisor lauded her for in her appraisal) which is apparently led to her dismissal.

Of course these conflict, but my question is ...since she was in her probationary period, does she have any rights to fight this? also was she required to get 30 days notice before termination....Her handbook talks at length about appeals, but nothing specifically about termination. Thanks for any help.

She is in a union but has not discussed this with a union rep as of yet. What can she do???

2007-09-20 15:25:59 · 1 answers · asked by fsswk5 1

2007-09-20 15:16:10 · 3 answers · asked by jerri_g 1

I am recieving compinsation for a back injury and am perminatly hadicaped now. I also recieve Social Security
Disability. Compensation wants to pay me a settlement. I am woundering if this will hurt my Social Security benifits

2007-09-20 15:14:23 · 1 answers · asked by braindeadscotty 1

In this Employee Breakroom, no work is performed and there is no merchandise that can be stolen. This is where employees take their "10 minute breaks" and lunches.

I believe this is an invasion of privacy and disrespectful.
I am told it is legal.
Any insight on this issue would be appreciated.

2007-09-20 15:12:50 · 17 answers · asked by Richard V 6

in Las Vegas Nevada?

2007-09-20 15:09:02 · 3 answers · asked by PeguinBackPacker 5

2007-09-20 14:45:33 · 2 answers · asked by aramis m 1

I believe my father was murdered,my step mother would not allow an aptopsy,as his daughter what can I do

2007-09-20 14:41:39 · 6 answers · asked by chirpy45 2

2007-09-20 14:41:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Jena 6 is an expample of this. Why in 2007 is this type of thing still occuring?

2007-09-20 14:39:16 · 3 answers · asked by steelerspride24 3