Why is Benford’s Law the Law of the Land?
With Benford the Law the law in the UK, a couple of weeks ago a man was convicted of murdering his two young children by shooting them through the back of the head with a shotgun.The man, Benford, was convicted under a provision of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 (CJA).It was the second time that […]
Cardinal Francis urges Australians to ‘do the right thing’ after death of woman
A cardinal has urged Australians to do the right by others and to stop trying to make people think they are better than they really are.The cardinal said there was “no greater sin” than to try to “overcome the pain of death”.“No matter how much we love others, we cannot overcome the pain,” Cardinal George […]
Virginia gun laws get tougher
A bill introduced by Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell (R) that would make it illegal to possess firearms with a history of mental illness has been introduced by state lawmakers.McDonnell, a Republican, said the new law would make Virginia the fifth state in the country to ban the practice.“If a law-abiding gun owner believes that he […]
What you need to know about the California curfew law
By Sarah Jaffe December 2, 2018 5:30pmCalifornia’s curfew law requires that people not be outside unless they are home, in a designated area, and in reasonable safety.But that’s not always the case.In some cities, it also applies to schools.As part of a broader crackdown on violence against children in the state, the Department of Public […]
How to avoid a future in a mugging: How to survive a mugger’s arrest
A mugging is a crime that involves physical force or threat of physical force against another person and that causes serious bodily harm or death.The law on mugging states that the act of grabbing the victim by the arm or arm’s length can be used as a defence.In New York, it is a misdemeanor offence […]
When law students are in a hurry, you can still ask for the elder law
As law school graduates prepare to enter the world of law, they must be prepared to get distracted by legal texts and court decisions.But how do you ask for elder law?This article explores the basics of elder law and how to make the most of your legal education.If you’ve already graduated, you probably already have […]
How to measure and report alcohol and drug use in the UK
Elder law is a legal system for the aged, requiring people to have a legal guardian or a living relative to supervise their behaviour.In some states, such as New Zealand, a law is also in place that allows people to be charged with drunk driving if they fail to stop for an adult or adult […]