Warning

Info

Warning

Info

Warning

Info

LSDefine

Simple English definitions for legal terms

imperfect justification

Read a random definition: proprietary act

A quick definition of imperfect justification:

Imperfect Justification: When someone does something wrong, they may have a reason for doing it that is not good enough to make it okay, but it can still help them get in less trouble. This is called imperfect justification. For example, if someone steals food because they are very hungry, it is not okay to steal, but it can be used as a reason to give them a lighter punishment.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Imperfect justification is a reason or cause that is insufficient to completely justify a defendant's behavior but can be used to mitigate criminal punishment.

For example, if someone steals food because they are starving and have no other means to feed themselves, it may be considered an imperfect justification. While stealing is still illegal, the court may take into account the circumstances and reduce the punishment.

Another example could be a person who uses excessive force in self-defense. While self-defense is a valid justification, using more force than necessary may be considered an imperfect justification. The court may still consider the act as a crime but may reduce the punishment due to the circumstances.

Imperfect justification is used to balance the need for punishment with the recognition that sometimes people may act out of necessity or desperation. It allows the court to take into account the circumstances and reduce the punishment accordingly.

imperfect grant | imperfect obligation

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.