Ex post facto laws are when a law is passed making something illegal that was legal before and they try to punish someone who did in before the law was passed. Say you went and ate an icecream cone. The next day, the senate passed a law that said it was illegal to eat icecream cones. It would be illegal for them to arrest you for eating the icecream cone because the law wasn't yet passed. So the answer is false.
Answer: B, (embargo)
Explanation:
The Embargo Act of 1807 was an attempt by President Thomas Jefferson and the U.S. Congress to prohibit American ships from trading in foreign ports. It was intended to punish Britain and France for interfering with American trade while the two major European powers were at war with each other.
Answer:
In the State of Florida your first conviction for DUI can result in your vehicle being impounded for 10 days.
Explanation:
DUI is “Driving under the influence” is an offense in the State of Florida. If this is the first time you are caught, then one will be fined for around $500-$2,000. But, if the alcohol level is .15 or more, or there is a child in the vehicle, the fine will be more and around $2,000-$4,000.
A person's first conviction for DUI can result in your vehicle being impounded for 10 days. One should request court hearing within "10 days" from the arrest's date, else the license would get suspended for about 6-18 months.
