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derivative contraband

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A quick definition of derivative contraband:

Derivative contraband is something that becomes illegal to have when it is used to do something illegal. For example, if someone uses a car to transport drugs, the car becomes derivative contraband. This is different from contraband per se, which is something that is always illegal to have no matter how it is used. Contraband is when people trade or smuggle things that are not allowed, like weapons or goods that are not allowed to be imported or exported.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Derivative contraband is a type of illegal item that becomes unlawful when it is used in committing an illegal act. It is different from contraband per se, which is illegal to possess regardless of how it is used.

Examples: A common example of derivative contraband is a car used in a drug trafficking operation. The car itself is not illegal to possess, but when it is used to transport drugs, it becomes derivative contraband. Another example is a computer used to commit cybercrime. The computer is legal to own, but when it is used to commit illegal activities, it becomes derivative contraband.

Explanation: The examples illustrate how derivative contraband is different from contraband per se. In both cases, the items themselves are legal to possess, but they become illegal when they are used in committing illegal acts. This distinction is important because it allows law enforcement to target the use of items in criminal activity, rather than just the possession of illegal items.

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my dream was NYU but they waitlisted me and I got a full ride to FSU
look at law school transparency for fsu
I'm cooked I probably need to give up on the NYC dream
or r&r
late apps + 168 is rough
I would never be allowed to do that, especially give up a full ride
ah, i see you also have windymagician parents
Yeah I'll settle for FSU, it's an amazing school that has treated me very well already, and in any case attempt a transfer
For now NYC dream becomes Miami dream :(
seriously consider r&r. ultimately its your life and your parents can't control it. get some work experience in, retake the lsat once or twice and just enjoy life a bit
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word of advice that you probably won't listen to: the sooner you stop letting your parents control your life, the easier
these dudes didn't even know what schools I had applied to
It's not worth dealing with the backlash of such a decision, it's not like FSU is bad or anything, it's just not the dream
especially with a full-ride
exactly. your dream for yourself doesn't have to align with your parents dream for your life. be bold and go with what you truly want
this is the rest of your life you're talking about, but it's your life and not mine
I would take the risk if it was just me but the family backlash is just too much
I take it as my fault, should've scored higher the first time I took the LSAT
or pushed my graduation
a full ride to FSU is amazing and I should probably just take it
You can make something great out of it! Sometimes life locks you in for a minute...I have a 3.18 LSAC GPA lol. NYU was my dream school, but life just kinda shut that door for me. Sometimes you gotta take what you can now, then pivot when you can later. There can be multiple paths to NYC for you, especially if you don't have debt from the fullride at FSU!
if you got a 168 on your first lsat, you could realistically get into the low 170s with an extra year and multiple attempts. nothing wrong with fsu but it seems like you're young and some work experience first could be super helpful not just for your application but for getting perspective as well!
My parents are weirdly completely opposed to me getting work experience, they believe the moment that paycheck touches my bank account I will give up my studies lol
It's kinda stupid but what can you do
i'd do my own thing but that's just me
Are you first gen?
First gen law but my dad has a masters, not in the US though
Idk where I was going with that question, but parents are weird lol. I'm sure they want what's best for you, but it's ultimately your life and you have to deal with the consequences of your own choices
I'm sure they'd get over it if you decided to take another year, too
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