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Simple English definitions for legal terms

involuntary act

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A quick definition of involuntary act:

An involuntary act is something that happens without a person meaning to do it or being able to control it. Examples of involuntary acts include reflexes and convulsions. In some cases, if someone does something involuntarily, they may not be held responsible for it in criminal law. However, in some places, if someone is forced to do something, it may still be considered voluntary, but they may be able to use a defense like duress. In other places, if someone is forced to do something, it will be considered involuntary and they won't be held responsible for it.

A more thorough explanation:

An involuntary act is an action that is not consciously controlled by the mind or over which a person has no control. Examples of involuntary acts include reflexes or convulsions. In criminal law, involuntary actions may absolve the actor of liability.

For instance, if someone has a seizure and accidentally hits someone, they cannot be held responsible for their actions because they had no control over their body at that time.

In some jurisdictions, actions that are coerced are considered voluntary. However, defenses such as duress may still be available. In other jurisdictions, coercion will negate the voluntariness of the act, and the act will be considered involuntary.

For example, if someone is forced to commit a crime at gunpoint, they may not be held responsible for their actions because they were coerced into doing it.

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ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
19:50
Anyway joke's on them, they're in Evanston not Chicago
20:07
actually northwestern law is in downtown chicago
20:07
it’s actually more chicago than UChi lol
20:25
Northwestern has a goated location, right by navy pier . But Northwestern's main campus is beatiful and in Evanston (goated location but different reasons)
esoterica
21:30
I like northwestern law location a lot but I did a self guided tour there and this 3L I met told me that if I want to do public interest I shouldn't go there bc career services provides no support
MrThickRopes
0:37
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MrThickRopes
0:38
but legislation preventented me from saying so
MrThickRopes
0:38
he is perfect. she would be perfect before m after, or diuring if he was in charge
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is he perfect?
@MrThickRopes: Careful Mr. ThickRopes. I once wrote a love letter to a girl and it was used against me in court. Best not to tell women how you really feel about them. Might get accused of Rape. Oh my God I am so Horny. Haven't fucked in 6 years now. Man oh man!
^^^^^^^^^ Imagine that shit gets presented in court and your boomer judge who doesn't understand A.I. does not surpress it. Good god!
I thought about this more. You know, if you were still in high school. The time it is easiest to start a relationship, I would say yes. Tell her how you feel. Any woman post undergrad though, nah don't risk it. Wait to see how she turns out as a person at 25 at the very minimum. You probably dodged a bullet.
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globalcitizen
9:58
These are the kinda freaks collecting 100% disability , we work hard everyday to subsidize these buffoons
@ParallelAgreeableOrangutan: I am too that’s why I’m a Tulane crashout rn
18:54
yall we didn’t have to report if we were the complaining party in a criminal case right for character and fitness
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omg i’m scared
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like if i sued my ex for whoopin my azz
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Red flag
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suing someone for being a little freaky 🤪 💀
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LMAO CRAZY
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@esoterica: thanks 🙏 it was a bad joke
how can I look up data on are applicants on here?
It depends how they phrased the question. Some questions just ask if you've ever been charged
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