No matter the country, the law is a difficult beast.
Laws can change street by street.
So who knows if you're doing what's right?
But every civilian fancies themself an expert.
Guess what genius... we're wrong.
But on TV...
Redditor IfItQuackedLikeADuck wanted the legal eagles to share some truth.
So they asked:
"Lawyers, What's a law that isn't real that normal people insist exists?"
The law is tricky. So help us out.
We see you...
mean girls amy GIFGiphy"People that think it's illegal to be video taped in a public space."
RmeMSG
Goodwill...
"In the UK, people often claim that if an item is listed for sale in a shop then the shop legally has to sell it to you at that price. This is not true at all as the shop doesn't have to sell you anything at any price."
"Often as a gesture of goodwill shops will honour erroneous prices, but they are under absolutely no obligation to do so."
HereForTheTurnips_
Her Choice
"Probate attorney here. Iβve had many people ask me when the 'reading of the will' is going to take place. I explain to them that only happens in movies. But one of these days I am going to have one, and hire a mysterious blonde wearing a veil to sit in the corner quietly."
"Then Iβll tell everyone that she inherits everything. Provided, of course, that she must adopt the decedentβs cute but troublemaking six year old child no one knew about. Or she can spend the night in a haunted house. Her choice."
SpaceFaceAce
Thanks Eric
"That commercial use of a photograph means selling the photograph."
"Commercial use means that there is an implied endorsement. You can take and sell photos of Eric Clapton all day long. Put that same photo in an advertisement for a certain guitar without a release and you can be sued."
xaclewtunu
Not true...
Big Boi Smh GIF by OutkastGiphy"An arrest isn't magically invalidated if the police don't read you your rights on the spot."
"There could be a whole thread of just misconceptions people have from watching Cop TV."
Auntie_Hero
I knew Olivia Benson was lying.
$$$ Talks
Bugs Bunny Money GIF by Looney TunesGiphy"In California, it's not illegal to discuss your wages with your co-workers, despite what your boss might say."
Coolest_Breezy
100 Feet Away
"Am a lawyer. This is not a law that doesnβt exist, but a law that is misunderstood. Typically, you canβt just go get a restraining order against anybody. Most states have specific laws for who you can get restraining orders against (typically household members or former romantic interests). Usually, itβs only in domestic violence cases or for victims of crimes. You canβt just get a restraining order and comically use it to keep someone 100 feet away."
"*in the United States, at least."
hawkjc19
Damn you Sam
"'When my parents die, the government is going to seize a big chunk of the inheritance and I'll get nothing.'"
"In the US this is a very common misconception. Although state inheritance taxes vary, the US federal taxes on inheritance don't actually kick in until the estate's value exceeds US$5 million."
"So, for the vast majority of working class folks, the federal inheritance tax won't have any effect. But people will still talk to their family lawyers and ask about how much Uncle Sam is taking away when mom or dad die."
dusmeyedin
Suggestions
"It's a law that exists but widely misunderstood is the concept of Entrapment. If the police put a Bait vehicle in a high crime area, that is NOT entrapment. If the police are watching a bar known to overserve to see if there are impaired drivers at the end of the night that is NOT entrapment. Entrapment only occurs when a gov agent suggests committing a crime that you were not otherwise going to commit."
Dinothegreen
Secrets
Angry Inside Out GIF by Disney PixarGiphy"A real, but widely misunderstood law is HIPAA. People think it protects you from literally any discussion of your health issues by anyone at all. Nope. Not even close."
I need a lawyer. NOW!
Do you have any misconceptions to add to the list? Let us know in the comments below.
We all have bad moments, bad days, bad phases in life. It's been said that everyone is the villain in someone's story - and sometimes we are the villain even in our own.
Against the law? No problem. These clever scofflaws managed to skirt justice, and you won't be mad about it.
Biggest_Snitch asked: What is something illegal you have done and got away without getting caught?
Submissions have been edited for clarity, context, and profanity.
What's the worst thing you've ever gotten away with doing? What would happen if you confessed it? Are you sorry?
ProfMajkowski asked guilty Redditors: What is the most f*cked up thing you've ever done that no one knows about?
Submissions have been edited for clarity, context, and profanity.
Wilfred Warrior Is The Crazy-Looking Cat The Internet Can't Help Falling In Love With
As strange as it may sound, pet lovers know there is nothing cuter than an animal that looks absolutely disgusting and/or terrifying.
For proof, look no further than Wilfred Warrior.
Wilfred W. is the Chinchilla Persian cat who's taken the internet by storm following his appearance in a viral video.
You may already recognize him!
The video, which has been shared all over the internet and contains an unseen voice fearfully making fun of Wilfred's appearance, is actually a dubbed version of the much-more-soothing original video.
That original video was posted to Wilfred's own Instagram account.
When viewed outside the context of the original video, Wilfred's Instagram is filled with many adorable shots of the crooked-toothed feline.
It turns out Wilfred loves going to "the bottom of the garden" even though he "knows that he is not allowed to go to the bottom of the garden."
Wilfred's just a chill little gremlin who likes to hang out.
When the sun hits him just right, Wilfred is truly majestic.
He even has a sense of humor about himself, posing next to a couple lookalikes!
All in all, you'd be hard pressed to find a better cat than Wilfred Warrior.
Twitter loves Wilfred Warrior, plain and simple.
Somehow I didn't realize the weird cat in that video is Wilfred Warrior, aka the cutest cat ever. Dude stole the viβ¦ https://t.co/QUKNA8GG0kβ Sensorium139 (@Sensorium139) 1542067346.0
I love this cat #wilfredwarrior https://t.co/Q3lM3Luku2β Ruth (@Ruth) 1542141489.0
@HPSKate @wilfred_warrior Omg he's doing his bestβ stephanie π (@stephanie π) 1542062370.0
Wilfred is just living his best life, snaggletooth and all!
@wilfred_warrior is amazing.β Beatrix Blotto (@Beatrix Blotto) 1542124652.0
@NinjitsuPrincss Oh gosh mom, I dunno. All I have is love and this ugly cat named Wilfred Warrior. https://t.co/etS9Tn7iSeβ Ms Butterball Natural (@Ms Butterball Natural) 1542147080.0
He's won the hearts of millions.
i love you wilfred warriorβ πΈππ° ...phi time (@πΈππ° ...phi time) 1542112013.0
@JacquiGeeGee @walegates Aw @wilfred_warrior warrior is a lover not a fighter.β samslackey (@samslackey) 1542094539.0
Hopefully, Wilfred's face will be remembered for all time.
Was gonna draw something serious and then decided to draw Wilfred Warrior #cat #persiancat #funnycat #digitalart https://t.co/ZkhZSknOX2β Anastasia Goldyn (@Anastasia Goldyn) 1542298704.0
<i followed wilfredwarrior the cat on ig and im https://t.co/VxnZ2j9Ni2β tin (@tin) 1542258133.0
Thank you for just being you, Wilfred Warrior!
We can't wait to see what you do next.