The staggering number of laws that govern our society.

[bobcat]

True, but the duty to retreat doctrine can be quite subjective in the elements, which could cause problems for the prosecution. If one can not retreat, even in such a state, the doctrine is moot. The prosecution may argue the person was physically able to do so, therefore the burden is on them to prove that element.

Exactly. In that case, you have no other option.

 

[bobcat]

It can get a little murky at times, like what constitutes a search of a car or home without a warrant. Probable cause comes into play, but that may just come down to reason for an officer suspecting something devious is going on. If the probable cause isn't justified, even if they find something that might convict the suspect, the judge may throw it out because the officer didn't have the grounds for the search. I may be wrong, but that's my understanding anyway.

 

[ohioboy]

If the probable cause isn't justified, even if they find something that might convict the suspect, the judge may throw it out because the officer didn't have the grounds for the search. I may be wrong, but that's my understanding anyway.

Correct. The Federal Exclusionary Rule was made applicable to the States in 1961 from an Ohio case. However, it is not necessarily absolute in nature.

 

[smiley]

back to the future : the initial title ?? - feck wot was it? oh yes - laws - simple answer from me cos we are also so mean and spiteful OR extremely forgetful and will park in a no park zone or just be too damned selfish about everything in life - yes yes yes I know some of us can be very very very good but not all the time - well a very small percentage maybe? - all the laws I think are a sorta extension of the good book whether that be bible ; koran or buddhist tomes - do not break any known regulations and be kind to all even the negatives!!