Civic Literacy

Civic Literacy: What does it mean when people say that ignorance of the law is no excuse?

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“Ignorance of the law is no excuse.” Or as lawyers like to put it because they like to be fancy: “Ignorantia juris non excusat.” What that means is that not knowing the law won’t keep you from getting in trouble for breaking it. Where did that idea come from? Like most things in the US … Read more

Civic Literacy: Capitol Riot defendants and the right to bail before trial

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In the United States, you’re considered innocent until you’ve been proven guilty in court. I should probably specify that you have to be proven guilty in a court of law and not just in the court of public opinion. About the right to bail before trial Since there’s a presumption of innocence, people who were … Read more

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