Sir John Holt (Chief Justice 1689 to 1710) and Lord Mansfield (Chief Justice, 1756 to 1788) were the leading proponents of incorporating the lex mercatoria into the common law. Who is the father of mercantile law? For this reason, Stracca is often considered the father of the commercial law andRead More →
noun Physics. the law that the product of the pressure and the volume of one gram molecule of an ideal gas is equal to the product of the absolute temperature of the gas and the universal gas constant. What is ideal gas law constant? The ideal gas law constant isRead More →
planning, plotting or deliberating before doing something. Premeditation is an element in first degree murder and shows intent to commit that crime. How is premeditation defined under the modern criminal law? Specific intent to commit a crime for some period of time, however short, before the actual crime. “Premeditation meansRead More →
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has not only tactical and physical benefits, but mental and emotional ones as well for all officers. Tactically, BJJ is the perfect art for a police officer. It teaches you how to take down and control a person while giving you options to escalate or deescalate forceRead More →
Maritime Law enforcement has fallen in the hands of the US Coast Guard since 1790. They are responsible for all United States waters and waters that fall under the jurisdiction of the United States as well as controlling US borders. The Coast Guard is also able to assist in theRead More →
Circumstantial evidence is evidence of facts that the court can draw conclusions from. For example, if an assault happened on O’Connell Street at 6.15pm, you can give evidence that you saw the accused walking down O’Connell Street at 6pm. In that situation, you are giving the court circumstantial evidence. WhatRead More →
In law, common law (also known as judicial precedent or judge-made law, or case law) is the body of law created by judges and similar quasi-judicial tribunals by virtue of being stated in written opinions. Who is responsible for common law? Courts are responsible for interpreting and applying the relevantRead More →
Blackmailing with photos can both be a civil offense and a criminal offense in India. A lawyer might help the victim by filing a civil case asking for an injunction from the court on the perpetrator. Can someone go to jail for blackmailing you? Most states treat blackmail as aRead More →
A fine or mulct is a penalty of money that a court of law or other authority decides has to be paid as punishment for a crime or other offense. The amount of a fine can be determined case by case, but it is often announced in advance. What isRead More →
At a height of 572 feet above sea level, The Law provides a popular, easily accessed vantage point placed high above the centre of Dundee. You can reach the peak easily on foot or by bus or car. What is a law hill in Scotland? Law Hill is a hillRead More →