Law and Crime Facts

    Random Law and Crime Facts

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    In 1386, a pig in France was executed by public hanging for the murder of a child.
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    Nose prints can be used to identify dogs, just like humans use fingerprints!
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    Half of all identity thieves are either relatives, friends, or neighbors of their victims.
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    Self-Trolling
    Self-Trolling
    A woman in Britain was sentenced to 20 months in jail for creating fake Facebook profiles and trolling herself.
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    IRS: Criminals legally required to declare illegal income on tax return
    According to the IRS, self-employed criminals are required to declare the source of their illegal income (like selling drugs) - and they can't prosecute for it!
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    Fines in Finland
    Fines in Finland
    In Finland, fines are income-based. In 2002, a Nokia executive received a US$103,000 speeding ticket.
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    According to Gaming Law, casinos have to stock enough cash to cover all the chips on the 'floor'.
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    In the US, it is legal for women to be publicly topless in 33 states. Male toplessness became legal in 1936.
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