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same-evidence test

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A quick definition of same-evidence test:

Same-Evidence Test: A test used in criminal law to determine if a defendant can be punished for two separate charges or prosecuted again for a different charge after being convicted or acquitted for a charge involving the same incident. The test compares the elements of two charges to see if each contains at least one element that the other does not. This test is also known as the same-elements test or actual-evidence test. It is not based on the facts of the incident but rather on the elements of the charged offenses.

Blockbusting: The illegal act or practice, usually by a real-estate broker, of convincing property owners to sell their property quickly, often at a loss, to avoid an imminent influx of minority groups. This practice is illegal in many states.

A more thorough explanation:

The same-evidence test is a legal term used in criminal law to determine if a defendant can be punished separately for convictions on two charges or prosecuted later on a different charge after being convicted or acquitted on a charge involving the same incident. It involves comparing two charges to see if each contains at least one element that the other does not.

For example, if a person is charged with both assault and battery, the same-evidence test would be used to determine if they can be punished for both charges. If the elements of assault and battery are the same, then the defendant cannot be punished for both charges.

Blockbusting is the act or practice, usually by a real estate broker, of persuading one or more property owners to sell their property quickly, and often at a loss, to avoid an imminent influx of minority groups. This practice is illegal in many states.

For example, a real estate broker may tell a homeowner that a minority group is moving into the neighborhood and that property values will decrease as a result. The broker may then offer to buy the homeowner's property at a lower price than it is worth, causing the homeowner to sell at a loss.

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HopefullyInLawSchool
16:06
it means you will not be rejected today and may be accepted or WL in the future
Just got my Michigan rejection
BookwormBroker
16:10
same
RoaldDahl
16:10
@HopefullyInLawSchool: what if i already got rejected. does it mean anything
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:12
@RoaldDahl: Likely not however it could mean nothing
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
fart
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
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