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Was it legal in the US to kill your spouse if you caught them in the act of adultery?
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∙ 14y ago
It has never been 'legal' to kill your spouse. You may not be prosecuted for the act, particularly if the prosecutor believes that a sympathetic jury would not find them guilty.
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If a woman was caught by a husband doing adultery with other man is the husband will be condemned for murder?
No, you can't be punished for murder unless you kill someone. Adultry isn't killing someone. ANSWER: I think you are talking about the law of God from the Bible. Adultery is a type of cheating when a husband or a wife have sex with another person who is not their spouse. But if your wondering if the husband can be condemn for murder, he can if he killed the wife and the other man..
How many alcoholics kill their spouse?
18,000
What does it mean if your spouse trys to kill you?
If your spouse tries to kill you, it is a serious criminal offense and a form of domestic violence. It is important to prioritize your safety and seek help from law enforcement, a domestic violence hotline, or a trusted support system. Consider seeking counseling or legal assistance to address the situation.
Is it legal to kill your mother-in-law?
No. It's not legal to kill anybody.
Is it legal to kill black African babies?
No. It is not legal to kill any babies.
Is it legal kill walking sticks?
It is legal if you have a proper reason to kill them...not just for fun
Is it legal to kill a giraffe?
No, it is not legal to kill any animal unless hunting with a proper lisence. There is also no need to kill giraffes.
How do whalers caught their prey?
they kill em
Why do abused wives have a difficult time leaving their spouse?
they are worried the spouse my hurt them more or kill them or hurt some one they love
What will happen if romeo is caught in the Capulet orchard?
They will kill him
Have their been any laws against adultery?
Yes, in some countries adultery is a crime. In Saudi Arabia, you can be stoned to death for committing adultery. In Anglo-Saxon England, a man was "allowed" to kill another man whom he caught in bed with his wife. Provided he did the killing within three days of finding out, the husband was not punished. When the Vikings ruled part of England, they introduced an additional law that an adulteress should have her nose cut off. So everyone could see at a glance which women in the community had been adulterous! There is no "law against" adultery in modern Britain. However, a person whose husband or wife commits adultery can get an instant divorce in the family courts. If the adulterer is the one who wants a divorce, he or she has to wait five years. So while adultery is not exactly illegal, modern law does seem to discourage it.
Why couldn't slaves run away?
they have basically a receipt of being sold, unless their owner frees the slave he or she may go. Plus, when you got caught escaping it was under the owners legal authority to kill you.
