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malum prohibitum

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A quick definition of malum prohibitum:

Malum prohibitum refers to an action that is considered wrong because it is against the law, but it may not necessarily be morally wrong. For example, jaywalking is illegal, but it is not necessarily a morally bad thing to do. This term is often used in legal contexts to distinguish between actions that are inherently wrong (malum in se) and those that are only wrong because they are prohibited by law.

A more thorough explanation:

Malum prohibitum

Malum prohibitum refers to an action that is considered immoral or wrong because it is prohibited by law, but it may not necessarily be inherently wrong or immoral.

  • Driving above the speed limit is considered malum prohibitum because it is against the law, but it may not necessarily be immoral or wrong in certain situations.
  • Using marijuana in some states is malum prohibitum because it is illegal, but it may not be considered inherently wrong or immoral by some individuals.

The examples illustrate that malum prohibitum actions are not necessarily wrong or immoral in themselves, but are considered so because they are prohibited by law. In some cases, the actions may be acceptable or even necessary in certain situations, but are still considered illegal.

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12:41
Well Plan A is to jump back in as a JAG. Fingers crossed if PSLF will still be around. But I'm also hoping to leave as many doors open just in case civilian life feels too good lol
HopefullyInLawSchool
12:41
I was thinking of doing JAG to get the benefits for life
LSDFan
12:41
JAG is so ass
LSDFan
12:41
Overworked underpaid
HopefullyInLawSchool
12:42
but military benefits are gooood, thats why its tempting for me
my washu banner came back does this mean anything
12:42
I work with a bunch of them. It's a decent option if you know what you're getting into. But it doesn't pay BL salary or anything.
i thought about doing JAG... but nah i dont think i will
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
12:43
The military is a stepping stone that you can and should use to pivot or spring board to change your life. The pay sucks but playing it right the benefits will skyrocket you.
HopefullyInLawSchool
12:43
@FormerLN: is JAG worth it for beenfits?
LSDFan
12:43
Only join the military for the GI bill
how much does JAG pay?
LSDFan
12:43
You come in as a first lieutenant
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
12:44
Yes but you should be receiving additional pay to compete with the outside like Nurses, PAs, Docs and Cyber officers get
did yalls columbia app take weeks to go complete i applied early nov and my app still isnt complete
12:44
A lot of the JAGs I know are either riding it out to 20 years for the pension, or they get out after 4 years. Mostly prosecutor or AUSA type stuff.
idk if im even eligible for JAG because of dual citizenship
HopefullyInLawSchool
12:45
Can JAG be used as a way to get into other legal careers?
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
12:46
The pension is worth while on the officer side but is ass for enlisted. If you join the military knowing how shit it can be and being willing to deal with the culture it isn't bad. Joining thinking every commander is captain America and you will be hooah hooah leads to disappointment
12:46
At least on the Navy side. You come in as an O2, promote to O3 after a year. near-auto advance to O4 if you stay in long enough. Your BAH is nontaxable income.
oh yeah you cant be a dual citizen and do JAG. welp nvm then
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
12:46
@OvertReconditeSpider: depends on the country but may have to give it up for clearance
12:47
There seems to be a good demand for criminal defense attorneys with JAG experience. Most of them are retired JAGs, and they represent service members at ADSEP boards and courts-martial. They make bank around here but it is a really niche area.
nah im not giving up EU citizenship... early retirement in low COL country >
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
12:48
@HopefullyInLawSchool: JAG is like any other attorney job maybe network to score government work but its just being an attorney in camouflage.
12:48
Basically. There are some interesting practice areas. But it does come with all the regular military BS.
HopefullyInLawSchool
12:49
after 4 years you get full military benefits for life?
12:50
After 4 years you get GI bill, certain other VA benefits. But you gotta do the full 20 to get a pension and keep your free medical benefits.
HopefullyInLawSchool
12:50
ohhh so medical is only free if youre in 20 years
does GI bill only pay for future education or does it cover law school loans?
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