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9dev 56 days ago | parent | context | favorite | on: Felony Bench

That's not slavery, because you only declare yourself at my service, but you never sign a contract giving your rights away in exchange for something. That's the part you cannot do, regardless of whether it's voluntary.

Terr_ 56 days ago [–]

IANAL, but I think there are three aspects to this which should be teased-apart:

1. Contract terms that require committing a crime are void and unenforceable.

2. "A contract made me do it" is not a defense to a crime.

3. "The victim gave me permission" is not always a defense to a crime.

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