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Such a descritption is not written into statutes, It is a type of defense used as a mitigating circumstance when pleading defense against a wrongful act in which it, theoretically, could have played a part.
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How many states is same-sex marriage illegal in?
If by "illegal" you mean "against the law," then none. There is no state in the US where same-sex marriage is considered a crime. In fact, in most US states, same-sex marriage is legally recognized. (See related questions below: "What US states have legalized same-sex marriage" and "What US states have banned same-sex marriage.")
What is the sentence if seen with ms13 tattoo?
This all depends on the type of crime the defendant has been sentenced for. Having a tattoo with a gang symbol, although it doesn't help, may not necessarily increase the sentence of the individual, especially if the crime that was committed was not gang related. However, the penalties can be enhanced if it is gang related. Furthermore, many states and the federal government have laws which specifically target gangs.
Can a civil offense be a crime?
No a crime is a criminal offense which is separate from civil offense. Civil offenses results in damages awarded to the winner, while criminal offenses can result in incarceration and/or fines.
How many slave states were there after the Missouri compromise?
There were 12 slave states after the Missouri Compromise and 12 free states.
Is it illegal to possess body armor in New Jersey while being a convicted felon?
In the state of New Jersey, a convicted felon cannot purchase or use body armor including a bulletproof vest. Also, if a person in NJ commits a crime wearing a bulletproof vest, they can be charged for this as a separate crime.
Can crime of passion be malicious damage?
Malicious Damage is a crime on the Law Books in many countries. Crimes of Passion may be part of written Law in some countries but not in all countries
Prostitution is regarded by many people in the United States as what crime?
a victimless crime
How many allowances can you claim on your taxes without being penalized?
One would think that you could claim as many allowances as are legitimate.
How many US states have a penal code?
All 50 US states have penal codes. The penal code defines the crime and specifies the punishment for the crime.
Why US more crime?
The United States has greater and lesser types of crime than other parts of the world, depending on the crime. Many of the criminals currently in jail in the United States are there due to the longstanding policy of the United States government to criminalize many forms of drug use in ways that many other countries do not. The more illegal activities there are, the more criminals there will be.
Does tapping phones or listing to neighbors constitute a crime?
Yes--It is a felony in many states---
How many syllables does passion have?
The word "passion" has 2 syllables.
How many states have passed a constitutional amendment for crime victims?
more than 30 states have past victims' rights amendments.
Why are many crime statistics expressed as rates?
Crime statistics are often expressed as crimes per 100,000 people. This allows for easy comparison of crime between two cities or states with different populations.
How many pages does Passion - novel - have?
Passion - novel - has 432 pages.
How many pages does Ruling Passion have?
Ruling Passion has 255 pages.
How many pages does Season of Passion have?
Season of Passion has 432 pages.
