Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson could face up to 15 years’ prison in Japan if convicted - eviltoast
  • ReallyActuallyFrankenstein@lemmynsfw.com
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    3 months ago

    This may have changed since I learned about it in 2008, but my understanding is that they get around that rule by technically “releasing” you and “rearresting” you on suspicion of related crimes. The “rearrests” can stack.

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      3 months ago

      I think it has to be another crime, but that probably still can be done. I’m not a lawyer so I’m not sure, and I hope I never have occasion to find out.