• FreeAdvice has a new Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, effective May 25, 2018.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our Terms of Service and use of cookies.

What if you are arrested for a crime you did not know existed?

Accident - Bankruptcy - Criminal Law / DUI - Business - Consumer - Employment - Family - Immigration - Real Estate - Tax - Traffic - Wills   Please click a topic or scroll down for more.

G

Gary King

Junior Member
What can you do if you were arrested for a crime that you did not know existed in a specific state, or country?

For instance, several US states have strange and peculiar laws sometimes, such as you can't yo-yo on Sundays in Florida (or something similiar).

What if you commit these crimes, do you have an 'excuse'? (If you are a tourist, not a resident of the state or country.)
 


L

LittleNapolean

Guest
Gary King said:
What can you do if you were arrested for a crime that you did not know existed in a specific state, or country?

For instance, several US states have strange and peculiar laws sometimes, such as you can't yo-yo on Sundays in Florida (or something similiar).

What if you commit these crimes, do you have an 'excuse'? (If you are a tourist, not a resident of the state or country.)
Click to expand...
You get sent to a jail you didn't know existed.

Ignorance of the law isn't a particularly good defense.
 
D

dequeendistress

Senior Member
Ignorance is bliss-the law is not...Arrest for yo-yoing would not be procedure-a warning or a citation may apply. The act of arrest will only apply in direct relation to the seriousness of the crime. But you also must remember the actions taken by the party prior to, during or after the officer initiates contact will also play a role.
 
F

fredofly

Guest
In general, you'd be guilty, but you could claim as affirmative defenses. Basically, it'd be saying, yes I did it, but it wasn't a crime. For example, you were using the yo-yo on a Sunday to save the life of your mother-in-law.
 
G

Gary King

Junior Member
fredofly said:
In general, you'd be guilty, but you could claim as affirmative defenses. Basically, it'd be saying, yes I did it, but it wasn't a crime. For example, you were using the yo-yo on a Sunday to save the life of your mother-in-law.
Click to expand...
Great excuse indeed.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Find the Right Lawyer for Your Legal Issue!

Fast, Free, and Confidential
data-ad-format="auto">
Top