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| Involuntary unlawful culpable homicide | 11/17/2008 |
Q: i am confused as to whether death was caused by accident would that result in involuntary unlawful ...
A: Adeel What's involuntary unlawful culpable homicide? There's no such thing as lawful culpable ...
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| car rear fog liht | 11/12/2008 |
Q: is it against the law to accidently leave ones rear fog light on when driving at night.
A: John Apologies for the delay - computer problems. The answer would be yes. Road Vehicles Lighting ...
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| Scottish Title Law | 10/6/2008 |
Q: I have a strange question. I heard about this website that sells I believe titles and deeds to ...
A: You would be buying a small piece of land (from one square foot upwards). A landowner in Scotland ...
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| tips | 9/29/2008 |
Q: can u tell me if its illegal not 2 get tips in a restuarant in scotland
A: David Not necessarily (but the relevant statutues are UK-wide and not restricted to Scotland): - ...
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| My ex owes me money, but is trying to claim i am harassinghim | 9/14/2008 |
Q: I split up with my ex boyfriend about four months ago, after discovering he had got another girl ...
A: Laura Firstly, I hope you will soon start to look forward in your life - but I know that isn't ...
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| culpable homicide to assault? | 8/28/2008 |
Q: Can you explain how, when some one has been murdered can the accused only be charged with assault ...
A: Peter Culpable homicide is a complicated subject (see below). I do not know the circumstances and ...
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| Drinking at home | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I have a 9,14 and 16 year old boys. The 14 year old has been caught drinking out on the street, I ...
A: Claire Some would argue that you are, citing the Children and Young Persons (Scotland) Act 1937, ...
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| Lights on vehicles | 8/5/2008 |
Q: There used to be a construction and use regulations governing the height of forward facing lights on ...
A: Malcolm Pretty specialist and I'm not a 'traffic' man, but I think it depends on whether they are ...
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| laws in england | 5/12/2008 |
Q: how old do you have to be to purchase beer in a bar in England
A: " NB Scottish, not English; criminal, not civil or immigration. " " How old do you have to be to ...
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| Previous Question | 3/2/2008 |
Q: Your answer was crap. All I want to know is: Does Immigration keep records of persons coming in ...
A: Anne Thanks for your kind words. This time, rather than using the website standard, but polite ...
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| indecent exposure? | 11/12/2007 |
Q: i live in Wales UK. My neighbour is a young man approx 34yrs old. our houses look out onto each ...
A: Lou Different laws from Scotland, but still very much a crime, especially if he not only makes sure ...
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| parking of boats on a public road | 10/17/2007 |
Q: can you clarify if it is legal to park a boat and trailer, overall length including overhang, 20 ft, ...
A: 1 The Road Traffic Act 1991 introduced provisions into the Road Traffic Act 1988 making new ...
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| 3rd party claim | 10/17/2007 |
Q: My vehicle was damaged by another vehicle and Liabilty has been accepted by the other driver and ...
A: Brian I think it is up to the insurance company, but you should check the small print in your ...
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| Scottish law | 9/24/2007 |
Q: I am hoping to study law at uni & I would very much like to study Scottish law(i live in scotland), ...
A: I am experienced (as a Police Officer), but not qualified in Scottish law. Interestingly, the ...
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| car collision with bicycle | 8/11/2007 |
Q: I wonder if you can offer me some advice and reassurance.A month ago i was involved in an accident ...
A: Sarah In a word, in my opinion, none. However, any such process would be under civil, not criminal ...
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| Greetings from Canada | 7/20/2007 |
Q: This may be outside your subject, but maybe you can point me in the right direction. My ancestor ...
A: Without wishing to demean your concerns at all, I was a bit worried until I read the event date ...
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| re:not proven verdict | 5/20/2007 |
Q: Just a query about a the above verdict. I was recently a witness in a case for someone charged with ...
A: The not proven verdict basically means that the jury considers someone to be guilty, but that the ...
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| time limits within scottish law from arrest to trial | 2/1/2007 |
Q: i was stopped under suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs,given roadside tests(walking a ...
A: Peter You couldn't have ben charged with driving under the influence of drugs as the blood sample ...
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| Car accident | 11/29/2006 |
Q: ok, so now the big question should i tell my insurance company that? should i ask them to check the ...
A: I don't think you'll get anywhere with the insurance claim, although it's certainly a line of ...
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| Car accident | 11/28/2006 |
Q: And thank you for your response. The law in one sense does seem obvious "being able to stop etc...” ...
A: Basically - yup! Although a Court (and a Plice Officer!) would take other circumstances into ...
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| Car accident | 11/27/2006 |
Q: I was recently involved in a car accident, where I bumped into the back of someone. Basically, I ...
A: Sorry, Mark, but road traffic legislation (and the Highway Code) require a driver to drive in such a ...
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| Selling used cars | 8/24/2006 |
Q: Are there any different laws to selling used cars privately in Scotland? I am from London and the ...
A: Michelle Trading Standards legislation is UK-wide. Take someone who knows about cars with you ...
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| GBH / ABH | 6/18/2006 |
Q: I have been told that GBH and ABH do not exist in Scotland. If this is true, what are their ...
A: Eileen You have been advised correctly. I would surmise, if I am correct in interpreting your ...
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| CYCLIST AND CAR ACCIDENT | 3/12/2006 |
Q: I have a question involving a cyclist collosion with a car. i recently was involved in an accident ...
A: Sorry, Munaaf, but, as a vehicle driver, it is your responsibility to anticipate what might occur on ...
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| harrassment | 11/10/2005 |
Q: my family & i are being pestered by some local teenagers (eg) silent or nuisance phone calls ,number ...
A: Alex Ultimately, report it to the Police - this constitutes Breach of the Peace and offences under ...
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| Alternatives to Incarceration | 11/1/2005 |
Q: My question is if Scottish Criminal Law allows for individuals not of Scottish citizenship, let's ...
A: The Repatriation of Prisoners Act 1984 would allow for the repatriation of convicted prisoners under ...
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| alimony payments after the age of 19 | 6/30/2005 |
Q: I am separated from my husband ,and he is currently paying £350 a month into my bank for my 18yr old ...
A: Mairi This is outside my expertise, but.... http://www.csa.gov.uk A non-resident parent will be ...
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| Life sentencing Uk law | 3/13/2005 |
Q: In UK law, why is ten years called, 'life imprisonment'?
A: David A prisoner who has been sentenced to life imprisonment or detention without limit of time has ...
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| drinking age in restaurants | 8/22/2004 |
Q: could you please give me any information on the minimum drinking age with a meal in a restaurant in ...
A: Chris I only deal with Scottish law, but, as far as I know, English law in these circumstances is ...
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| electronic surveillance | 3/14/2004 |
Q: why is electronic surveillance inadmissable as evidence in the uk? Answer - Sorry for the delay - ...
A: Sorry, but please note that my details clearly show that I only deal with Scottish criminal law, ...
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| Spousal Visa | 3/3/2004 |
Q: I am a Srilankan citizen living in Srilanka My wife, who lives with me in Srilanka just obtained ...
A: Ahmed I'm sorry, but the subject matter of your question is a very complex legal area and is simply ...
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| Law | 1/10/2003 |
Q: in the UK could you tell me please, what is the difference between the Civil Court, Crown Court, and ...
A: Gary In the UK, all but the most serious or difficult civil and criminal cases are handled by ...
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| applying for police officer | 10/21/2001 |
Q: can i ask you what main items do you believe makes a good modern police officer? i am applying for ...
A: John I'm biased, but other than the obvious ones such as honesty, sense of fairness, desire to help, ...
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| Drink Laws | 6/19/2001 |
Q: Could you please tell me what the legal minimum age is for the consumption of alcohol in the home? ...
A: George Actually, there is no age from which it is legal to drink alcohol – in private. All the ...
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| Motor Cars and consumer rights | 4/28/2001 |
Q: Please can you help me. I am from london, I bought a Motor Car in Jan 2001. The car is great with ...
A: Dave Soory, but I deal with criminal law (although there are regs about car dealers selling ...
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| jury system | 2/11/2001 |
Q: what is the procedure in law when a man has been charged with child abuse and the jury has failed ...
A: I'm not aware that such circumstances could occur within the Scottish criminal justice system. ...
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| Harrassment and others? | 1/31/2001 |
Q: My daughter is 11 years old and she has been getting harassed by a 12 year old daughter who the ...
A: Only part of the circumstances you describe would be criminal - the rest would be civil. Part of ...
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