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  2. The statute is in the Texas Penal Code section 22.06. It boils down to this : Someone charged with assault can point to the victim’s consent to fight as a defense if:

  3. Sodomy laws in the United States - Wikipedia

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    In 1962, Illinois adopted the recommendations of the Model Penal Code and thus became the first state to remove criminal penalties for consensual sodomy from its criminal code, [7] almost a decade before any other state. Over the years, many of the states that did not repeal their sodomy laws had enacted legislation reducing the penalty.

  4. Castle doctrine - Wikipedia

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    A castle doctrine, also known as a castle law or a defense of habitation law, is a legal doctrine that designates a person's abode or any legally occupied place (for example, an automobile or a home) as a place in which that person has protections and immunities permitting one, in certain circumstances, to use force (up to and including deadly force) to defend oneself against an intruder, free ...

  5. Hate crime laws in the United States - Wikipedia

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    Title I of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, enacted 18 U.S.C. § 245(b)(2), permits federal prosecution of anyone who "willfully injures, intimidates or interferes with, or attempts to injure, intimidate or interfere with ... any person because of his race, color, religion or national origin" [1] or because of the victim's attempt to engage in one of six types of federally protected activities ...

  6. Private policing in the United States - Wikipedia

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    However, as of 1 July 2021, [13] all Rule 400/A SPOs were stripped of their police powers and the automatic right to carry a firearm on-duty, [14] due to the passage of Massachusetts bill S.2963, the 'Police Reform Act.' [15] The Act requires anyone exercising police powers, including Boston SPOs, to prove that they had graduated from a ...

  7. List of common misconceptions about arts and culture

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    "420" did not originate from the Los Angeles police or penal code for marijuana use. [111] California Penal Code section 420 prohibits the obstruction of access to public land. [ 111 ] [ 112 ] The use of "420" started in 1971 at San Rafael High School , where a group of students would go to smoke at 4:20 pm. [ 111 ]

  8. 1992 United States presidential election - Wikipedia

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    Initially, Perot's return saw the Texas billionaire's numbers stay low, until he was given the opportunity to participate in a trio of unprecedented three-man debates. The race narrowed, as Perot's numbers significantly improved as Clinton's numbers declined, while Bush's numbers remained more or less the same from earlier in the race [ 86 ] as ...

  9. Pepper spray - Wikipedia

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    Romania: Pepper spray is banned at sporting and cultural events, public transportation and entertainment locations (according to Penal Code 2012, art 372, (1), c). Russia: It is classified as a self-defense weapon and can be carried by anyone over 18. [66] Use against humans is legal. OC is not the only legal agent used.