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  1. scarborough warning

    A Scarborough warning is an advisement given by a judge to a defendant during a trial. It is named after the landmark court case Scarborough v. United States, which established the warning's necessary components. The warning is typically provided to defendants who decide to represent themselves in court, without the assistance of an attorney. It serves to inform the defendant about the potential risks and disadvantages of self-representation, ensuring they are fully aware of the complexities of legal proceedings and the potential impact on their case's outcome. The Scarborough warning aims to protect defendants' constitutional rights to a fair trial by emphasizing the importance of legal representation and allowing them to make an informed decision regarding their legal representation.

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  1. scarborough warning

    A taking - or being taken - by complete surprise.

    In fine Alceste by his value brought My father and his friends to such distresse, They took them to a fort with such small treasure, As in so Scarbrow warning they had leisure


    Submitted by anonymous on May 10, 2020  

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  1. Scarborough Warning

    A warning given too late to be taken advantage of. In 1557 Thomas Stafford seized Scarborough Castle before the townsfolk had the least intelligence of his approach. After taking possession he advised them to fly from the town and leave their belongings.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of scarborough warning in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of scarborough warning in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6


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  • Peter Whisson
    Peter Whisson
    A taking - or being raken - by complete surprise

    In Orlando Furioso Book 34 Stanza 22 (Harington translation)
    "In fine Alceste by his value brought
    My father and his friends to such distresse,
    They took them to a fort with such small treasure
    As in so Scarbrow warning they had leisure."
     
    LikeReply3 years ago
  • Dennis Nowland
    Dennis Nowland
    In my house a Scarborough warning was given to me by my parents when I was a child. Basically, if we were going anywhere it was a warning to behave myself otherwise I would get a clip around the earhole. Guess what I behaved myself. Guesss what it did me no harm at all. 
    LikeReply 14 years ago

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