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Legal Advice on Defending Yourself Against OthersAt one time, it was not illegal to defend yourself if someone attacked you on the streets. However, in a few states, if you retaliate when assaulted, both parties are arrested, even though you were merely defending yourself against the attacker.This is sounds like insanity, but the laws has determined that word against word is the issue; thus, the crime should be taken to court to determine what caused the incident, why the incident occurred, and who is responsible for the crime committed. If there is a third party involved in the act--rather if a third person intervenes in an attempt to protect the victim--it may fall under the alter ego rule or rather the third person is permitted to defend the victim on particular grounds. Under the Texas Penal Codes, for example, the law states that under a defending act of a third party, that the person is legally excused if this persons utilizes force against another to... [protect the third party.] This person cannot use this action if he feels that the third party is in no danger; however, if the party feels that the victim is in a life threatening situation, or else brutality is involved, then this person must use thoughtful consideration in taking action to protect the third party. Other states may only permit the party to restrain the culprit until the police arrive. Yet, few states will consider this act a Citizens Arrest, where the party holds the culprit temporarily in his/her custody until the police arrive at the scene of the crime. For more information on self-defense, check your local state laws. This is crucial because your stay may have completely different laws than the law cited above from the state of Texasand if you have to defend yourself in court, you will want to know what those laws are and if they work in your favor or against you. Advice For Legal Pleas Advice On Legal Entrapment Advice On Legal Infractions Identity Theft Legal Advice Legal Advice And Animals Legal Advice For A Speeding Ticket Legal Advice For Lawsuits Legal Advice For Parents Legal Advice For The Poor Legal Advice On Accepting A Plea Legal Advice On Copyright Laws Legal Advice On Curfews Legal Advice On Debt Legal Advice On Defending Property And Home Legal Advice On Defending Yourself Against Others Legal Advice On Divorce Legal Advice On Dui And Oui Charges Legal Advice On Parking Tickets Legal Advice On Police Questioning Legal Advice On Pull Overs Legal Advice On Resisting The Law Legal Advice On Threatening Statements Legal Advice Steps For Juvenile Petitioning Liability Legal Advice When Do I Need Legal Advice Raiders seeking legal advice on 'cover-up' claim (Stuff) The Raiders rugby league club is seeking legal advice about a former player's claim that he was asked to lie to protect troubled star Todd Carney. Raiders seeking legal advice (FOXSPORTS.com.au) CANBERRA are seeking legal advice after vehemently denying a claim by ex-Raider Steve Irwin that he was asked to lie to police to protect the NRL club's star playmaker Todd Carney. Aussie TV reporter on drug charge gets legal advice, treatment: minister (Straits Times) AN AUSTRALIAN television reporter charged with drug trafficking in Singapore has received legal advice and treatment for a serious eye infection, Australia's Foreign Minister Stephen Smith said on Wednesday. |