A «snapshot» crime is a crime that is committed entirely or accomplished in and by a single act (such as arson or murder), as opposed to a crime that involves a series or repetition of acts. See U. S. v. Owen (D. C.) 32 Fed. 537. You might be interested in the historical significance of this term. Browse or search for Instantaneous in Historical Law in the Encyclopedia of Law. Medieval Latin instantaneus, from instant-, instans, noun When writing a pleading, a lawyer may use the expression «the present case» in relation to the case currently pending before the court to distinguish it from other cases under discussion.

Search the Legal Abbreviations and Acronyms Dictionary for acronyms and/or abbreviations that contain instant acronyms. MOMENT. An indivisible period of time. 2. While it cannot really be divided, it can still be applied for multiple purposes by legislative intent; For example, he who forcibly lays hands on himself does not commit a crime until he is dead, and when he is dead, he is not such that he can be called a criminal; But he is judged legally, eo instante, at the time this fact occurred. Wine. From. Instant, A, pl.

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