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Powell doctrine

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A quick definition of Powell doctrine:

The Powell Doctrine, also known as the Corrupt-Motive Doctrine, is a rule in criminal law that states that a conspiracy is only punishable if the agreement was made with an evil purpose, not just with the intention to commit an illegal act. This means that if people plan to do something illegal, but they don't have bad intentions, they cannot be charged with conspiracy. The Powell Doctrine originated in a court case called People v. Powell in 1875, but it has been rejected by the Model Penal Code.

A more thorough explanation:

The Powell Doctrine, also known as the Corrupt-Motive Doctrine, is a legal principle in criminal law that states that a conspiracy is only punishable if the agreement was made with an evil purpose, not just with the intention to commit an illegal act.

For example, if two people plan to rob a bank, but one of them has no intention of actually going through with it and is only pretending to go along with the plan, they cannot be charged with conspiracy under the Powell Doctrine because they did not have an evil purpose.

This doctrine originated in the case of People v. Powell in 1875 and has been rejected by the Model Penal Code. However, it is still used in some jurisdictions.

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RoaldDahl
16:15
So if it means nothing does that mean something?
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:17
Possibly
RoaldDahl
16:26
Cool
RoaldDahl
16:26
thank you!!!! i hope it means something
pinkandblue
16:31
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IrishDinosaur
16:36
Mich R gang lesgooo
Did anyone else get that random get to know nova email?
HopefullyInLawSchool
17:21
Ya it was sent to all YM applicants
starfishies
17:37
Anyone get the NDLS email inviting you to apply for something even though they haven’t made a decision on your app yet
17:38
Better yet I got the email and I was rejected last month
starfishies
17:38
Wtf
starfishies
17:39
and the deadline is in like a week what is this
any cardozo movement?
BatmanBeyond
18:01
Sent a LOCI via portal, but I'm wondering if email would have gotten me a swifter response
BatmanBeyond
18:02
This whole hold/wait-list/reserve system is a headache
loci already?
BatmanBeyond
18:09
If the odds are like 1-2% I don't think it matters much by the numbers
12:11
I got the same NDLS email
OrangeThing
12:18
I think the user profiles are broken
19:29
Any word out of Notre Dame?
19:29
Only the invitation to apply for LSE
19:29
Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
19:50
when did u guys apply that just heard from umich? they havent even glanced at my app yet
0:30
how am i supposed to spy on people when profile links are broken?
Right. Broken links smh
I've been UR since first/second week of Jan, no updates otherwise, is that a bad sign? At or above median LSAT and above 75th gpa.
The profile links are not working for me. anybody else?
13:18
i’m in the same boat mastermonkey but with lower stats. i hope i hear back by mid march
CheeseIsMyLoveLanguage
13:24
@mastermonkey45: Looking at some of the recent decisions in relation to when they went complete, I'd say it's a good sign. It seems many declines were sent within about 5-6 weeks of completion. Given those were applications that were SENT in January, I'd say that means you're still solidly in the running. :)
14:30
Sent an app to OSU in early december and have STILL not heard back
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