Thou shalt not bear false witness – a concept that has been hammered into our brains since our infancy. Offering false testimony is a felony, or serious criminal offence, under British Common Law and American law often referred to as perjury, or the practice of “swearing falsely, under oath, in…
It’s no secret that many rules in the Highway Code have been issued for proper traffic functioning. That’s to ensure all drivers know how to act at all times and in all kinds of situations. However, some of these rules are really weird and striking! While converting the speed limit…
Welcome back to the ongoing series for the most bizarre laws around the world! If you liked part 1 of the series, you would undoubtedly love this part 2 also as we bring you more weird worldwide rules. 1. Do Not Stop at Pedestrian Crossings – Beijing Children are taught…
Attorneys defend the rights of all sorts of criminals, from drug dealers to murderers. Although the public may view them with disdain — particularly if they win cases for their clients — defence attorneys have an important role. It is the right of every American to have a fair trial,…
If you’ve spent any amount of time watching police dramas or reading crime thrillers, you might have an ‘idea’ of what a private investigator does. But honestly, real private investigators aren’t going around breaking into private properties to take pictures, stalking people down dark alleys or any number of other…
The murder of Junko Furuta was one of the most gruesome murder stories in history. The case is even known as “the girl who lived 44 days in hell!” Do you know what happened to her? If not, then prepare yourself for a heart-wrenching and tragic story where the Japanese…
Each country has its own rules. However, there are some countries in the world that have implemented laws that may appear bizarre to outsiders. Do you have a habit of frowning? If yes, then it is better to stay away from Milan, as there it is illegal to frown. Shocking?…
Legal jargon can sometimes be confusing to understand. After all, lawyers and judges often toss around Latin terms like ipso facto and prima facie, that those of us not in the legal profession have a hard time deciphering. In this article, we have listed some of the most common Latin…
Not everyone appreciates the important contributions of hospital defense attorneys. Here are a few examples of the many cases where their help could be critical for a medical facility. But What Exactly Is A Retainer? Whether your legal problems are professional or personal, some of us need legal advice…
In its most general sense, fair use is the use of copyrighted material done for a limited and transformative purpose, such as to provide commentary, criticism or to parody the copyrighted work. This can be done without the permission of the copyright holder, who cannot claim such use infringes upon…
