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The Eggshell Skull Rule: Full Damages for Vulnerable Victims

Meta Summary: The Doctrine of Full Accountability The Eggshell Skull Rule is a fundamental common law doctrine in tort law. It mandates that a defendant must take their victim as they find them, meaning the at-fault party is held fully liable for the extent of the plaintiff’s injuries, even if those injuries are unusually severe […]

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The Legal Reality of Treason Charges in the United States

Understanding Treason: Constitutional Definition, Elements, and Penalties Treason is the only crime defined in the U.S. Constitution. This post explores its narrow definition—levying war or giving aid and comfort to an enemy—and the high evidentiary bar requiring two witnesses to an overt act. Learn about the severe penalties under 18 U.S. Code § 2381. In

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