Jurisdictions that otherwise have no barratry laws may have SLAPP laws. The Church of Scientology is often accused of barratry through the filing of SLAPP suits. Some bar associations strongly enforce rules against barratry. Five of the bills expanded the state's definitions of barratry, champerty, and maintenance. Similarly, deviating from the assigned course is also not by itself barratry. He escapes a charge of barratry when Batjak unexpectedly withdraws its complaint. The barratry charge against Parker was deferred, and he was allowed to go free. Barratry is a legal term with several meanings. Barratry ( ) is a legal term with several meanings. Also, harm to the crew can qualify as barratry regardless of who damaged the vessel. Barratry is usually considered a crime against the ship's owner. Until 1885, barratry was a capital offense in the United States.