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What is the law called that punishes a man for something that was not against the law when he did it?
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∙ 14y ago
An "ex post facto" law. In theory, our Constitution forbids this. In practice, there are several notable examples of it having been done and upheld by our courts.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe man is being charged "ex post facto".
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An Ex Facto law punishes you for something illegal today but was legal when you did it?
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What law is to punish a man for something that was it against the law when he did it is called?
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A law to punish a person for something that was not against the law when he or she did it is called?
Export facto law
A law to punish a man for something that was not against the law when he did it is called ______________.?
An "ex post facto" law
What types of law punishes people for doing something that was once legal but is now illegal?
ex post facto law
What type of the law punishes people for doing something that was once legal but is now illegal?
ex post facto law
A law punished a person for something that was not against the law when that person did not do it is called?
Ex Post Facto.
A law to punish a man for something that was not against the law when he did it is called?
That would be a violation of the Ex Post Factorule.
What can you do about polygamy?
We have already done something about it in the United States. It is against the law.We have already done something about it in the United States. It is against the law.We have already done something about it in the United States. It is against the law.We have already done something about it in the United States. It is against the law.
Who was say nature punishes those who do not observe her law?
Mahatma ghandhi
What type of unconstitutional law punishes the commission of a crime that occurred before the law was passed?
Ex post facto law
Why do you get arrested?
Because you do something bad and it can be against the law.
