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Eight Seemingly Normal Things That Will Get You In Trouble With The Law

Eight Seemingly Normal Things That Will Get You In Trouble With The Law
Depending on where you are, you could get in deep trouble for having a banal knick-knack.
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Laws don't always make sense, and because they can vary wildly even within the same country, you can find yourself in serious trouble if you're not paying attention.

Redditor u/solitary_black_sheep wanted to know which unexpected objects could potentially lead to legal issues in certain jurisdictions, and AskReddit had a lot to share.


What's illegal to own (in your country), but not weird?
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There are examples given that we can understand, like throwing stars being illegal, but we were shocked to learn about some problematic everyday gear that could cause major issues for unfamiliar tourists or unlucky locals.


The other kind of Roe-related legal issue
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Just try and find me, coppers!
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Hey now, people expect privacy while doing crime in public
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A snake in the hand is worth two in the bush
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There are exceptions for traditional uses, but you should probably leave those found feathers alone
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India can't have TikTok, and the US might not be far behind
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You'll wish you had a lockpick when you get locked up
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Come in, good buddy
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