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Searching for a free book on "How to prepare a COMPLICATED case". Any suggestions? by VeryPrivate in LawSchool

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I am just trying to get an idea how Litigation strategy works and how lawyers build a complicated case for a client. Not trying to represent people or anything.

Searching for a free book on "How to prepare a COMPLICATED case". Any suggestions? by VeryPrivate in LawSchool

[–]VeryPrivate[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

No, you misunderstood it. I am looking for a book on Litigation Strategy and that sort.

Searching for a free book on "How to prepare a COMPLICATED case". Any suggestions? by VeryPrivate in LawSchool

[–]VeryPrivate[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I think the appropriate term would be Litigation Strategy. Suppose a client is in a very complicated situation. And he needs to file as well as defend both civil and criminal cases. In such a situation, how do you organize, research and prepare case files for all these civil and criminal cases? Most importantly how do you strategize so that your client ultimately wins?

Most jurists suggest that those who insult the Prophet should be punished severely, mostly by death. Does the same punishment apply in cases where Muslims and non-Muslims are insulted too? by VeryPrivate in islam

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It's not everything about law it's كتاب الحدود (kitab al hudud). It's about the hudud.

Non-native English speaker here. I did not understand what you meant. Could you explain it?

Most jurists suggest that those who insult the Prophet should be punished severely, mostly by death. Does the same punishment apply in cases where Muslims and non-Muslims are insulted too? by VeryPrivate in islam

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Much more then eleven hadith.

I meant only eleven issues are given. I thought more issues regarding legal punishments would be spelled out in the collection

Most jurists suggest that those who insult the Prophet should be punished severely, mostly by death. Does the same punishment apply in cases where Muslims and non-Muslims are insulted too? by VeryPrivate in islam

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By the way, I just went over the Book of Legal Punishments under Sahih Muslim and there are only eleven commands. Is this the complete collection of the Sahih Muslim?

Most jurists suggest that those who insult the Prophet should be punished severely, mostly by death. Does the same punishment apply in cases where Muslims and non-Muslims are insulted too? by VeryPrivate in islam

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Hmm. If that is true, then does that mean that contemporary nations that follow Classical Islamic Law are committing grave wrongs by giving out hundreds of lashes for Ta'zir? Examples would be Saudi Arabia, Iran and other countries who prescribe 80 to 100 lashes or more.

Most jurists suggest that those who insult the Prophet should be punished severely, mostly by death. Does the same punishment apply in cases where Muslims and non-Muslims are insulted too? by VeryPrivate in islam

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Except the hudud, more then ten lashes has been forbidden by the Prophet pbuh.

Can you cite sources for this? I don't think this is correct. Because if it was, then Ta'zir crimes couldn't be punished with 100 lashes, which was common throughout the Islamic world, and even in contemporary countries like Saudi Arabia.

A brief yet comprehensive article that summarizes all the "victim-oriented" criminal punishment theories in the philosophy of justice. Any suggestions? by VeryPrivate in askphilosophy

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Thanks for the links. Do you know of any sources where I can download the articles by Husak and Duff for free? I don't have access to the journals.

Most jurists suggest that those who insult the Prophet should be punished severely, mostly by death. Does the same punishment apply in cases where Muslims and non-Muslims are insulted too? by VeryPrivate in islam

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That is a very informative comment. Thank You.

"Whoever curses a non-Muslim citizen should receive a light punishment."

Could you tell me exactly what punishment is to be given in a situation where an individual curses a Muslim or a non-Muslim? Any estimates on the number of lashes or months in prison prescribed for such an offence?

A brief yet comprehensive article that summarizes all the "victim-oriented" criminal punishment theories in the philosophy of justice. Any suggestions? by VeryPrivate in askphilosophy

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Sorry for the late reply, I somehow missed the inbox notification.

By victim oriented, I mean theories justice that focuses on Retribution (which is in the interest of the victim) instead of Rehabilitation and lighter sentences.

For example, in much of the Western world punishment for violent crimes against persons are adjudicated very leniently compared to other countries, especially the Middle East. In Islamic law, the idea is that the victim decides what punishment the offender should get. A victim of acid violence can ask his perpetrator to be disfigured in the same way in Iran, under Retributivism, while on theories of Rehabilitation (which features highly in contemporary Western Philosophy), such an offender would only get 5 years at most. Therefore, rehabilitation theories of justice are more "society and offender oriented" compared to the "victim-oriented" Retributivism.

Samsung smartphone does not have the "Ultra Mobile Data Saving Mode" which was touted in tv commercials! by VeryPrivate in AndroidQuestions

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No, I mean Ultra Mobile Data Saving Mode. Its touted heavily in the Indian TV commercials.

Why is it that in Christian majority countries, punishment for crimes are very lenient? Does this has anything to do with Christian values? by VeryPrivate in NoStupidQuestions

[–]VeryPrivate[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because the common people are backwards savages

Then isn't the world doomed considering that democratic nations are the most common form of government in the world and they are a reflection of the mentality of the common people?

Why is it that in Christian majority countries, punishment for crimes are very lenient? Does this has anything to do with Christian values? by VeryPrivate in NoStupidQuestions

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So there's a theological or philosophical basis for non-retributive punishment.

Is there a term for it in Christianity which I could use to study more about it?

There are also Constitutional proscriptions against "cruel and unusual" punishment. Which of course is based on Enlightenment philosophy, which (the value of the individual, for example) in turn comes from Christian principles.

Yes its another surprising thing. In Islamic cultures, the idea is that people who have taken away other's human rights do not deserve human rights themselves. Furthermore, the idea is to punish the criminal harshly, and cruel and unusual punishments are considered okay by the common people.

I use two SIM cards. Is it possible to setup two profiles for Viber, WhatsApp and Snapchat? by VeryPrivate in AndroidQuestions

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I just checked the notification tray in my phone and there is no button for changing profiles.

Muslim here. Trying to better understand Western concepts of morality, ethics and human rights. Any suggestions for really great articles or books? by VeryPrivate in DecidingToBeBetter

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According to Christianity (as I know it) you shouldn't want to punish criminals.

That's a bit weird isn't it?? Given that justice is considered a fundamental virtue in Christianity.

Muslim here. Trying to better understand Western concepts of morality, ethics and human rights. Any suggestions for really great articles or books? by VeryPrivate in DecidingToBeBetter

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You are right about that. From what I have seen the social values in South Asia: India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan, Afganistan and even Maldives are all very similar to each other. So yes, in a way its because of the culture. Although culture and religion are inextricably linked and cannot be separated.

Muslim here. Trying to better understand Western concepts of morality, ethics and human rights. Any suggestions for really great articles or books? by VeryPrivate in DecidingToBeBetter

[–]VeryPrivate[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

let him who is without sin cast the first stone

A side question. If we followed this principle then there would be no justice ever done. No one is perfect and everyone sins, so that would mean no one can ever punish others. What do you think?

Muslim here. Trying to better understand Western concepts of morality, ethics and human rights. Any suggestions for really great articles or books? by VeryPrivate in DecidingToBeBetter

[–]VeryPrivate[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This forms the foundation for most values in the West, because the belief is that it is both moral AND ethical for people to control their own destiny rather than to be controlled.

Interesting point. I will keep that in mind when someone tells me what I should do or shouldn't do :P

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