Warning

Info

Warning

Info

Warning

Info

LSDefine

Simple English definitions for legal terms

due process of law

Read a random definition: negligent act

A quick definition of due process of law:

Due process of law: This means that everyone has the right to a fair and just legal process. This includes the right to be heard, the right to have evidence presented, and the right to a fair trial. It is important to make sure that the legal system treats everyone equally and follows the rules to protect people's rights.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Due process of law refers to the legal requirement that the government must respect all legal rights that are owed to a person. This means that the government must follow fair procedures and laws when taking away someone's life, liberty, or property.

Examples:

  • A person accused of a crime has the right to a fair trial, including the right to an attorney, the right to present evidence, and the right to cross-examine witnesses.
  • A person cannot be punished for a crime without first being found guilty in a court of law.
  • A person cannot be deprived of their property without just compensation.

These examples illustrate how due process of law protects individuals from arbitrary or unfair treatment by the government. It ensures that everyone is treated fairly and that their legal rights are respected.

due process | due, owing, and unpaid

Warning

Info

General

General chat about the legal profession.
main_chatroom
👍 Chat vibe: 0 👎
Help us make LSD better!
Tell us what's important to you
MIAMI A
[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
How does one know if they are UR1 or UR2?
[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
TY
got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
Congrats1!
21:15
Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
21:15
Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
LSD+ is ad-free, with DMs, discounts, case briefs & more.