2007-03-10 09:55:30 · 5 answers · asked by PUBLIC CORRUPTION 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
way too vague a question
2007-03-10 10:11:11 · answer #1 · answered by Kevin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are referring to the common meaning of the phrase (basically vigilantly justice), then obviously the answer is no (that is never a legal option). If you are referring to something like filing law suites, pressing criminal charges with the authorities, and things of that nature, then the phrase takes on a whole different meaning and the answer would be yes.
2007-03-10 10:06:12 · answer #2 · answered by wildraft1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Broadly, yes.
For example, any time you sue somone is civil court for battery, or any other tort, or any time you sue a person or company for violation of a state or federal statute, you could arguably be taking the law into your own hands.
But as generally mean, no, individuals cannot impose punitive punishments upon other individuals. That's for the courts and law enforcement to do.
2007-03-10 10:00:15 · answer #3 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In instances where your home is invaded and someone intends you bodily harm, other than that I don't think we have a lot of personal rights to take the lw into our own hands. There have been a few instances where i really wanted too.
2007-03-10 10:10:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In Colorado we have a law that is actually named the 'make my day' law. If someone breaks into your home and threatens your life you can take 'em out!
2007-03-10 10:12:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋