By Justin Curcio | Published October 19, 2020 | Posted in Fun Facts, Halloween, History | Comments Off on Salem Witch Trials: Would You Survive?
In 1641, the General Court of the Massachusetts Bay Colony proclaimed the following “If any man or woman be a witch, that is, hath or consulteth with a familiar spirit, they shall be put to death. Exod. 22. 188; Deut. 13. 6, 10; Deut. 17. 2, 6.” If you were found to be a witch Read More
Read MoreBe Careful Where You Trick-or-Treat!! Halloween is an excellent time of year for all ages to dress up and celebrate “All Hallows’ Eve,” unless you live in an area with some unknown restrictions to those looking to partake in traditional Halloween activities. Here are a few examples: City of Rehoboth Beach, DE, § 198-33. In the Read More
Read MoreNY Court Holds House To Be Legally Haunted Happy October from all of us at Curcio Law!!! In the spirit of Halloween, we would like to share a ruling with you from the 1991 New York Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, First Judicial Department. This ghoulishly famous property law case, Stambovsky v. Ackley, 169 Read More
Read MoreDriving through Old Town every day, I worry about cyclists and pedestrians crossing King Street when I have the green light. It’s important to learn the lay of the land, and the rules related to cyclists. Equipment First off, in Alexandria, Fairfax, Prince William, Manassas, in fact, in every county and city in Northern Virginia, Read More
Read MoreWe’ve all heard the warnings: “Don’t post that to Facebook, everyone can see it.” In this day of instant gratification of information, it is not uncommon for employers, clients, significant others, family, and friends to “stalk” others on social media. That picture of you with a lampshade on your head at Spring Break 2013? Your Read More
Read MoreThe brain is a prized possession in the modern world. Sure, jocks always get the girls, but pop culture icons like Jimmy Neutron, Artemis Fowl, Tony Stark, and Stewie Griffith dominate our society with examples of how intelligence can trump even the most macho of the jocks. But our brains are fragile, and in the Read More
Read MoreWhat is a tort? A tort in the legal sense is a civil wrong or wrongful act, whether intentional or accidental, from which injury occurs to another. Tort law is the law of the people, of personal injury, and protects the small from the powerful. In essence, tort law holds everyone accountable for their actions. Read More
Read MoreIt’s every parent’s bittersweet dream and every child’s rude awakening, the day when the birds finally leave the nest. An exciting time, when every “adult-child” becomes just an adult, and parents remember what it is like to have control over the DVR and fridge. However, your first place isn’t going to be shiny and new. Read More
Read MoreCar companies market “smart dashes” as the newest in safe driving technology. They insist the new screens will make driving less dangerous because of well-integrated voice controls and large touch screens that will keep drivers from fumbling with more dangerous mobile devices. Instead of looking down at your phone, you can dictate text messages to Read More
Read MoreOur lives are busy, from working a full-time job, taking care of ourselves and our families, going to the gym, cooking, cleaning, somehow making time for fun, it is exhausting! When do we sleep? Is sleep even that important? “I’ll sleep when I’m dead,” seems to be the mantra of everyone, not just the “crazy” Read More
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