Reduced liability is a legal defense that allows for lesser sentences based on mental health issues. It is controversial and varies by jurisdiction. Some see it as necessary, while others believe it allows for light punishments. Alternatives include the insanity defense, which has a higher burden of proof. Reduced liability is a legal term that […]
Impaired capacity is a defense used in criminal cases to argue that the defendant did not have the full capacity to understand their actions. It is not a plea of insanity and can result in a reduced sentence. The defense admits the commission of the offense but argues that the defendant’s state of mind was […]
Reduced relative clauses omit the relative pronoun and verb “be” to make sentences more concise. They can be used after prepositions, with passive verbs, and with progressive verbs, but not after adjectives or nouns. A reduced relative clause is a relative clause with the relative pronoun and the verb “be” omitted. For example, the sentence […]
Penalty relief temporarily stops the accumulation of additional penalties and fees for outstanding tax debts. It can be obtained if there are circumstances that could affect further investigations. Relief can be granted in cases of a death in the family, administrative errors, or outdated/incorrect information from a tax professional. Taxpayers should work with tax agency […]
