Especially in criminal matters.  I guess they were stupid enough to do what they did in the first place, so why not take legal advice from a total stranger?
207852
I think any advice you get from this site should be taken with caution. Probably the only legal advice I'd actually follow from here is, "call a lawyer".
370406
I think it is the pranksters own fault...I see no mercy in that kind of situation....good for you because if it was a real perpetrator you may have saved your own life.
666214
That's not even legal.  If someone actually did it and got in trouble a good lawyer could go after Smith for promoting the idea.  Just becasue he's not the one actually doing the hacking doesn't mean he can wash his hands of it if something bad happens or someone gets in trouble if he's the one that put them up to it.
45738
Because someone didn't think they were stupid or senseless. And some of the laws we have now actually may not have been stupid when they were passed (for example a law forbidding to have meat, during periods when cows were seriously ill, and there was no other means to warn the people about the dangers of eating that meat). What is stupid is to forget to remove them when they are no longer useful.\n\nThe one you mention (about singing in the bath) seems to have some kind of moral background. It seems stupid to us now. And it probably was stupid by the time it was passed, too. But it responded to the moral standards of that time.
542122
The legal term is that you "acted in good faith". In other words you took all reasonable steps to obtain the correct information and acted upon it accordingly.\n\nAs long as you can demonstrate that you had no knowledge or expertise in the subject yourself and were therefore dependent on the advice and information of others who were recognised experts in that subject then you cannot be held personally to blame for your actions.\n\nNow perhaps you'd like to tell us what you did? lol
621339
I have 2 possible answers to that.\n\n1. Yes they could but they can't be bothered, they probably make money from it or something. They would soon deal with it if these immigrants were on their doorsteps.\nor\n2. No they can't because they are all stupid and have no idea how they got into the mess in the first place.
390945
That type of queston wouldn't neatly fit into a situation so you'd need to consult a lawyer.
20936
I think they want to see if they'll get banned or something. Also, it's hard to respond to them...they can act foolish with almost no reprecussions.
505902
It was not me. It sounds like the work of some foul, would-be evil-doer. Perhaps a master criminal. But their vile plot has been foiled by your quick thinking, old chum. Would you be so kind as to pass the salt and pepper?
2908
It's definitely a shame when authority figures abuse their power, and it's often difficult to bring justice since they are in certain ways "above the law" though they shouldn't be.\n\nHowever, I'm not quite sure what the question here is. I'm sorry, but it's very hard to follow.
253337
Coz they're idiots...
527110
Just not published in detail. If the charges were dropped, it should say they were dismissed and maybe give the reason.
80845
Because some people are morons with no concept of anyone else other than themselves.\n\nThat and they're wasted.
79844
There comes a time when you have to simply take your medicine.\n\nThis is one of those cases. They were caught on video acting like animals. Pleading "not guilty" is a slap in the face to common sense.\n\nI hope they get life.
456009
Several reasons.  One, they often represent criminals accused of horrible crimes, and do their best to get them acquitted.  While doing so is essential to a just legal system, people often blame the lawyers for doing "too good a job."\n\nSecond, many of them really do make a ton of money off of the misfortunes of other people.  Chemical plant leaks and gives hundreds of people cancer?  Yippee, a tort lawyer's gold mine.  You get the picture :)\n\nMy father's a lawyer, and a couple of my best friends are.  I know a lot of them.  By and large, they're highly ethical, honest, hard-working, and very intelligent people.  But there are still an awful lot of lawyers out there that aren't ethical at all, and will do anything for money...that's true in any profession, but lawyers who do that are often quite visible in society :)\n\nGood luck with your studies.
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It is possible they could take you to court, but if they are squabbling over a few thousand dollars likely they are just bluffing.  It is expensive for them to pursue legal action.  These punk creditors always threaten legal action.  Yes they can, but it doesnt always make financial sense for them.  You cant squeese blood from a stone, or something like that.  They are just trying to shake you down for money.
660071
you've answered your own question-they are corrupt. It's also easier work than catching criminals.