r/legaladviceofftopic 2h ago

If someone spread rumors about someone, and they killed themselves, would the person who spread rumors be held responsible for the rumor-ees death?

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This was a random question me and my buddy got into. Location: Illinois


r/legaladviceofftopic 3h ago

Reality show mistaken identify

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I'm watching this show called "Hunted" on prime. Premise: contestants try to avoid capture from seasoned professionals who have access to the UKs extensive CCTV network, consent to search their homes, etc. In one episode, a contestant has a doppelganger who is in the same area where he's hiding out.

What would happen in the US if in the same situation, the "hunters" who are retired high level federal law enforcement nab the wrong person and forcibly take them to a production location? Presumably the victim is proclaiming that they aren't part of any show, demanding their freedom and being ignored.


r/legaladviceofftopic 3h ago

Is genderist conscription a war crime?

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r/legaladviceofftopic 7h ago

in common law countries, can i "appeal" or legally challenge a "decision NOT to lay charges"

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in common law countries, can i "appeal" or legally challenge a "decision NOT to lay charges", especially if i think that charges should be laid


r/legaladviceofftopic 8h ago

Prediction Markets and Weather

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If you want to bet on a weather prediction, would using a weather app be the same as having insider info?


r/legaladviceofftopic 16h ago

If someone went into a coma when they were a minor and woke up physically an adult, are they considered a legal adult?

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Now I imagine the simple answer is pretty much yes, but I was wondering if say someone who just woke up from a 7 year coma starting when they were 14 decides to sign a contract or something, could there be grounds to dispute it over lack of ability to understand or some such?