• Korhaka@sopuli.xyz
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    2 days ago

    I know what you mean, not saying its right but that is how it apparently works here. Law often struggles when you go down what if scenarios with technology.

    Technically I am not allowed to cut back some nettles on a path because I don’t have the land owners permission. In reality no one gives a shit and people may appreciate not getting stung when walking down the path.

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      1 day ago

      just to add to this tho, i think your example would not be a crime, but like a misdemeanor. Which gets treated differently (a small fine and its not documented basically, not jail and a criminal record)

      atleast that is how it is in my country, i would be suprised if it is much different in the uk tho

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        1 day ago

        Pretty sure a misdemeanor is an American specific thing. I know I have never heard about it other than from Americans.

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          1 day ago

          i ment another country misdemeanor is just the translation haha ^^

          but nevermind then, if misdemeanor and crime is the same in the uk, then it all is very different i guess