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Simple English definitions for legal terms

legal malice

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A quick definition of legal malice:

Legal malice is when someone intentionally commits a wrongful act without any good reason. It can also mean that someone recklessly disregards the law or someone's legal rights. This can include having ill will or a wicked heart. In some cases, malice can be inferred from a person's conduct. Actual malice is when someone deliberately intends to cause harm or is aware that their actions will likely cause harm. Malice can be used in criminal and civil cases, such as defamation lawsuits.

A more thorough explanation:

Legal malice is the intent to commit a wrongful act without any justification or excuse. It can also refer to reckless disregard of the law or a person's legal rights. In non-legal contexts, malice can also mean ill will or wickedness of heart.

  • If someone intentionally harms another person without any valid reason, it can be considered legal malice.
  • In a defamation case, if the person who made the defamatory statement knew it was false or showed reckless disregard for the truth, it can be considered actual malice.
  • If someone throws a stone at a window but ends up breaking a different window, it can be considered transferred malice.

These examples illustrate how legal malice can be intentional or reckless behavior that causes harm to another person or property. It can also refer to a person's state of mind when they have a wrongful intent or disregard for the law or someone's rights.

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think it is safe to say it aint happenin today\
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19:00
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19:10
the mentality im embracing
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19:23
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19:26
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snow
19:33
Oregon decision rendered…
snow
19:33
Bro why don’t they just tell me lol
damn ive been under review for a month and no movement, when did u apply snow?
snow
19:39
The day apps opened. I still don’t know what the decision is tho lol
Dang. Crossing my fingers for you!!
snow
19:41
Thank you!!
shaquilleoatmeal
19:44
Snow dude wtf you been
snow
19:46
Working! I was prepping for a trial but it got reset!
snow
19:47
Have you don your gulc interview?
JumpySubsequentDolphin
19:47
@snow: snow!!!! I’m in Oregon should I break into admissions office and demand your decision be sent
shaquilleoatmeal
19:49
Better to be prepared than not, otherwise it always happens when you don’t prep
shaquilleoatmeal
19:50
Yea did it a week and half ago, told us we won’t hear anything until end of December if we’re lucky, most likely first week of jan
shaquilleoatmeal
19:50
Said no one works after Monday this week and no one works week of Christmas
shaquilleoatmeal
19:50
So holiday takes time away from app review
snow
19:54
True @shaq and do it jumpy!!
20:06
Hi everyone! Decided a bit too late that I wanted to go into law. GPA currently stands at 3.76 (one more semester to go) and I'm interested in going into immigration law. Anybody got any advice for LSAT studying and applications? I plan on taking a gap year to have some time for internships and such :)
snow
20:08
Apply for the LSAT fee waiver to try to mitigate the cost of materials! 7Sage is $1 for a year if you have the fee waiver. I also think you should try to work in an immigration firm in some way to see if it’s something you really want to pursue and to add to your resume. Good luck!!! One tip I would also give is to not sign up for the LSAT until you’re practice tests average are around the score you’re aiming for
snow
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20:08
You got this! :)
madollyy
20:09
thank you snow <3
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