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ignorantia juris non excusat

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A quick definition of ignorantia juris non excusat:

Ignorantia juris non excusat is a Latin phrase that means "ignorance of the law excuses no one." This means that not knowing about a law or rule is not a good excuse for breaking it. Even if someone didn't know that something was illegal, they can still be punished for doing it. This rule applies to all kinds of laws, not just the ones that are based on common sense. So, it's important to always be aware of the laws and rules that apply to you.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Ignorantia juris non excusat is a Latin phrase that means lack of knowledge about a legal requirement or prohibition is never an excuse to a criminal charge. In simpler terms, it means that not knowing the law is not a valid defense in court.

Example: If someone is caught driving under the influence of alcohol and claims that they didn't know it was illegal, they cannot use this as a defense in court. The law is clear that driving under the influence is a criminal offense, and ignorance of the law is not an excuse.

Explanation: This example illustrates how ignorantia juris non excusat works in practice. Even if someone genuinely didn't know that their actions were illegal, they are still responsible for breaking the law. This principle is important because it ensures that everyone is held accountable for their actions, regardless of their level of knowledge about the law.

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yeah there are so many good cuisines in ithaca
renard99
22:31
@lilypadfrog: that’s a pity I’da be liking them all
texaslawhopefully
22:31
Only food I’m going to miss for sure if I leave Texas is texmex
22:31
waspy hasnt had thai food in ithaca yet. ithaca thai is so good
^^^^ truuuuuu
22:32
there are two major thai places and they have very similar names bc a divorced husband and wife own them lol
22:32
personally i think taste of thai is better than taste of thai express but thats just me
i had pho tho and it was really good and huge portions
texaslawhopefully
22:32
Glad they have good Thai food, I love Thai food! Can’t wait to visit :)
22:33
when tex goes to ithaca i want to come
Dkk
22:34
Crying Tiger, best Thai dish.
damn im so hungry all i had today was a curry tonkatsu and buldak
and it was a lil baby noodle cup
vvv hungry
22:36
curry tonkatsu so yummeh
22:36
whats even open rn? pizza?
CTB is it i think
22:37
is collegetown pizza not open
22:37
i used to get a slice from there or wings over at like 1am after my shift at the restaurant
Dkk
22:48
Ross Ulbricht free. God Bless Trump. Huge win.
JeremyFragrance
22:54
agreed
texaslawhopefully
22:55
This is an interesting read: https://thedispatch.com/article/birthright-citizenship-trump-implications/
Dkk
23:01
I mean, idk how it's possible to end birth right citizenship without amending the constitution because to me the 14th amendment is pretty clear about it.
ross ulbricht tried to hire a hitman to kill 5 people
i am not that sympathetic to him
Dkk
23:04
@KnowledgeableRitzyWasp: That might have been an FBI agent. It was most likely him and he was most likely doing it to retrieve stolen funds that corrupt FBI agents stole, but yeah moral gray area but me personally, cool with hitmen. It's not like it is uncommon to hire hitmen. I don't think the action itself is necessarily wrong but the intent behind it can be.
Dkk
23:05
Like, Boeing whistblowers being killed by hitmen = wrong but a guy hiring hitmen to retrieve stolen funds = good to me.
texaslawhopefully
23:05
@Dkk: Yeah, for sure. My guess is it'll go to SCOTUS and it'll be 8-1 or 7-2, saying that EO was unconstitutional.
Dkk
23:06
Indeed. I need a count for how many exectuive orders he has signed and how many already have pending lawsuits.
i've been away for a while what were the most recent waves? any this week?
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