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Bouncing Checks Law: When Fear and Necessity Do Not Excuse Issuing Bad Checks
The Supreme Court clarifies when uncontrollable fear and state of necessity cannot excuse liability under the Bouncing Checks Law.
Accidental Shooting or Intentional Act: Understanding Criminal Liability in Retubado
A Supreme Court ruling clarifies when a shooting is an accident or a crime, and why the defense of state of necessity failed.