Why does the government expect us to know every single law? We dont have any resources to learn from?

Question

Because we dont have any resources to learn from, the government can't expect us to follow every little law.

Answer 1

You are right. It is a legal fiction that everyone is presumed to know the laws of their state and then as soon as they drive into a new state, they are presumed to know the laws there. People assume they know the law and that the laws follow their own moral code. I am a lawyer and I don't know all the laws. I have to look them up. What are the hunting and fishing laws in your state? What about on federal lands? Indian territory?

What about the laws in the neighboring states you drive through? Are you required to drive in the right lane except when passing (some states require this and others don't)? Are you required to move over if a police officer is stopped along the highway (some states require this and others don't)? Can you transport copper across state lines? Alcohol? Tobacco? Is it legal to walk along railroad tracks? What is allowed in self-defense?

It is ridiculous for the government to presume that we know each and every law when there are thousands on the books and even lawyers don't know them all.

But, the courts couldn't operate if people could complain that they didn't know it was illegal. The government needs to do a much better job of informing people of what the law is. There would be less crime if people were more informed of what the law is. It's hard to even find the laws for the average person without legal training.

Just think about any other organization you have been in- they have given you the laws when you started with the organization. Teachers tell the students the rules early on so the students know what they are not allowed to do. It is only fair for any leader to inform those under its authority what is expected of them. Our governments should do the same.

Answer 2

What is preventing you from learning ?
Cant get off the deserted island ?

Library.
College/university.
Online.

Answer 3

Wrong. Ignorance of the law is no excuse. Res ajudicata!