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law
Law is a system of rules that are enforced through social institutions to govern behavior. Laws can be made by a collective legislature or by a single legislator, resulting in statutes, by the executive through decrees and regulations, or by judges through binding precedent, normally in common law jurisdictions. Private individuals can create legally binding contracts, including arbitration agreements that may elect to accept alternative arbitration to the normal court process. The formation of laws themselves may be influenced by a constitution, written or tacit, and the rights encoded therein. The law shapes politics, economics, history and society in various ways and serves as a mediator of relations between people.
A general distinction can be made between (a) civil law jurisdictions (including Catholic canon law and socialist law), in which the legislature or other central body codifies and consolidates their laws, and (b) common law systems, where judge-made precedent is accepted as binding law. Historically, religious laws played a significant role even in settling of secular matters, which is still the case in some religious communities, particularly Jewish, and some countries, particularly Islamic. Islamic Sharia law is the world's most widely used religious law.
The adjudication of the law is generally divided into two main areas referred to as (i) Criminal law and (ii) Civil law. Criminal law deals with conduct that is considered harmful to social order and in which the guilty party may be imprisoned or fined. Civil law (not to be confused with civil law jurisdictions above) deals with the resolution of lawsuits (disputes) between individuals or organizations. These resolutions seek to provide a legal remedy (often monetary damages) to the winning litigant. Under civil law, the following specialties, among others, exist: Contract law regulates everything from buying a bus ticket to trading on derivatives markets. Property law regulates the transfer and title of personal property and real property. Trust law applies to assets held for investment and financial security. Tort law allows claims for compensation if a person's property is harmed. Constitutional law provides a framework for the creation of law, the protection of human rights and the election of political representatives. Administrative law governs what executive branch agencies may and may not do, procedures that they must follow to do it, and judicial review when a member of the public is harmed by an agency action. International law governs affairs between sovereign states in activities ranging from trade to military action. To implement and enforce the law and provide services to the public by public servants, a government's bureaucracy, military, and police are vital. While all these organs of the state are creatures created and bound by law, an independent legal profession and a vibrant civil society inform and support their progress.
Law provides a rich source of scholarly inquiry into legal history, philosophy, economic analysis and sociology. Law also raises important and complex issues concerning equality, fairness, and justice. There is an old saying that 'all are equal before the law', although Jonathan Swift argued that 'Laws are like cobwebs, which may catch small flies, but let wasps and hornets break through.' In 1894, the author Anatole France said sarcastically, "In its majestic equality, the law forbids rich and poor alike to sleep under bridges, beg in the streets, and steal loaves of bread." Writing in 350 BC, the Greek philosopher Aristotle declared, "The rule of law is better than the rule of any individual." Mikhail Bakunin said: "All law has for its object to confirm and exalt into a system the exploitation of the workers by a ruling class". Cicero said "more law, less justice". Marxist doctrine asserts that law will not be required once the state has withered away.
I am becoming more and more concerned with the status of our rights and the rise of what I feel is a militarized police state in our country. This woman was assaulted and arrested for following the law, which also was hospital policy. The detective had no authority to physically manhandle and...
Just because you don't necessarily have to register them, does not mean you can fly them anytime anywhere.
Check the FAA website
Federal Aviation Administration
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Drone Photographer Arrested After Flying Over Forest Fire...
The latest incarnation of the Florida law has been ruled "Unconstitutional" by a Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge. Nit-picking from the bench.
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So my neighbor finally bought a 10/22 to control his varmints 2 weeks ago..first gun he owned. Then his high school kid makes a "threat" at school. Of course, school went nuts with it, kid is picked up, and the father is a mess. He calls to ask me if I could store his gun per the resource...
looking to sell or trade Walther PPS m2 LE edition with 6rd, 7rd, and 8rd, magazines. Comes with night sights, Case, and Stealth Gear IWB adjustable holster (80$). Asking for $440 and can split transfer fees in half.
possible Trade options:
Glock 43
Ruger LC9 S pro
Hello everyone, i have an airsoft rifle thats shooting 1200 fps, what is the law on where to use it in Oregon? Do i need any kind of lisence or permit?
This link is trying to get you to take action - but it also has the text of the bill
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Nevada SB 254 - Removes Civil Immunity in Castle Doctrine for Gun Owners
(got it in the the link I think)
For those interested in documented, federal protection for firearm ownership in relation to disasters, here are three PDFs that might be of interest.
The PDFs consist of two re-formatted versions and the original of Public Law 109-295, an amendment to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and...
To the mods: These are my personal guns for sale.
To buy this gun, you need to have an FFL with an SOT. Will transfer on a Form 3.
This is a Pre-May Sample H&K MP5 SMG. Pre-May means you can purchase without a police demo letter and can retain the item when you give up your FFL.
Pics speak for...
To the mods: These are my personal guns for sale.
To buy this gun, you need to have an FFL with an SOT. Will transfer on a Form 3.
This is a Pre-May Sample Auto-Ordnance M1A1 Thompson SMG. Pre-May means you can purchase without a police demo letter and can retain the item when you give up your...
Bottom line is going through divorce and soon to be ex has a history of filing restraining orders (I'm number 4!)
She lied in court and got the judge to uphold.
Lots of concerns and issues but I have some specific questions for someone who may be knowledgeable in this area.
Who can you...
I have two, one is newer and marked Gen3-M
Both show signs of use but the newer one very little (the biggest mark is on the retaining ring inside the unit where I slipped with the wrench, can't be seen when assembled)
I'll take $165 for the older and $185 for the newer
Both come in box with...