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What are some of the weird/hilarious/stupid things that are legal in Germany but illegal in other countries (and vice versa)? (self.germany)

submitted 8 months ago by nodimetotie to c/[email protected]

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My buddy and I were discussing the allowed blood alcohol content for driving (purely hypothetically) and how it varies across countries and then we stumbled upon the question in the title. Would be curious to hear if you guys know any good examples.

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 8 months ago (3 children)

The classic: In Germany it is not illegal to escape from prison.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago (2 children)

But you can and will be prosecuted for damage to the building or hurting anyone on the way out. Only a total clean getaway won't impact your sentence (if caught). What I'm not so sure about is if it has an impact on a scheduled early release with probation.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Of course. Was asking myself: Do I need to mention that the circumstances of the escape may change things? Naaa, everybody knows by now as EVERY TIME you mention the "escape is not illegal" thing somebody will add that.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago

If you hurt somebody or damage other people's property, that's illegal regardless of the legal activity you happen to do at the time. Example: It's legal to watch tv, but if you damage the sidewalk in front of your house by doing so, you have to pay for the damage.