Penal Code 286(c)(1) if you engage in the act of sodomy with someone under 14 and the age difference is over ten years. Penal Code 286(c)(2)(A) for acts of sodomy when it's done against the victim's will using force, violence, duress, menace, or fear; ...
A collection of Philippine laws, statutes and codes not included or cited in the main indices of the Chan Robles Virtual Law Library.
The franchising industry also self-regulates through the BFA and its Code (see question 1.9 below). The Code is made up of: (i) the European Code; and (ii) the BFA’s Extension and Interpretation of the European Code (“Extension and Interpretation”). The Code promotes fair dealings betw...
2. State level laws Statutes-laws enacted by state or federal legislators Ordinances-local statutes 3. local level laws: Ordinances-local statutes 4. Case law-made after a trial has ended and 1 of the parties has appealed the result to higher court. The ruling on that case may change la...
and of care, or, in other instances, held personally liable for wrongdoing by the corporation. The statutes that impose liability on directors include those governing: corporate matters; securities compliance; employment and labour protection; taxation; pensions; bankruptcy and insolvency; and ...
“Romeo and Juliet”: There are many states that have exceptions to statutory rape based on the age difference between the partners For example, some states may allow parties that are within one or two years of age to raise this defense to have criminal charges dismissed; Mental Incapacity:...
Some countries don't outright ban public nudity; however, they do have statutes against public indecency. The line is vague and can be considered an "at your own risk" allowance.The most naturalist-friendly countries include:France: Home to hundreds of nude beaches and the Cap d'Agde Resort...
whether the defendant is alleged to have stolen the items during open business hours, or during a time when the business was closed, can make a big difference in the seriousness of the charges filed. The Penal Code includes numerous statutes that address specific types of property and whether...
"hereto-fore divers good and necessary laws and statutes have been made and provided for the creation of houses of correction, for the suppressing and punishing of rogues, vagabonds, and other idle, vagrant, and disorderly persons; which laws have not wrought so good effect as was expected, ...
Governments through laws and statutes Labor courts or tribunals Wage boards or councils2 This amount "cannot be reduced by collective agreement or an individual contract."3 Minimum wage laws were created in most countries to prevent workers from being exploited. They also ensure that people who...