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Judges rule on the intent of the law, when that intent is not apparent to the people concerned. And the final authority is the Supreme Court. The law means what they say it means.
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Can the intent requirement has no bearing on the defenses available to the defendant in a criminal trial?
in certain crimes the intent required to be proven determines whether particular defenses are available to the defendant--pg 93 Criminal Law & Procedure, Scheb
What branch of government determines if a law is legal?
The judicial branch determines if a law is constitutional or not.
What is the intent of law vs the letter of the law?
The intent is the area not specciffically specified but still covered while the letter is spelled out and very specific.
Do agencies carry out the intent of law but do not make the law or policy?
false!!!!!!!!
Agencies carry out the intent of the law but do not make the law or policy.?
false!!!!!!!!
How is terrorism a violation of criminal law?
Intent
What are the release dates for Law and Order Criminal Intent - 2005 VG?
Law and Order Criminal Intent - 2005 VG was released on: USA: 2005
Agencies carry out the intent of the law but do not make the law or policy?
false!!!!!!!!
The idea of the original intent claims that?
Original intent is a theory in law concerning constitutional and statutory interpretation.
Who determines the meanings of law?
legislative branch.
Which came first Law and Order Criminal Intent or Law and Order SVU?
Law and Order: Special Victim came first, it first aired on September 20, 1999; Law and Order: Criminal Intent began on September 30, 2001.
What is the province of the jury?
The jury determines questions of fact while the judge determines questions of law. The province of the jury is the pool of facts that they are deciding from exclusive of the law.
