Think Like a Lawyer: Classic Case Challenge

If a law hasn’t been enforced for a long time, can it still be used to charge someone?

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Correct Incorrect A law stays enforceable until it’s repealed or changed, even if it hasn't been used for years.

If a law hasn’t been enforced for a long time, can it still be used to charge someone?

• No, laws must be enforced regularly to count.
• Yes, it’s still valid unless officially removed.
• No, old laws become void if ignored.
• Yes, but only after the government restates it.