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 Citizen's 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 Texas?and 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.
One of the best ways to find an attorney is to look in your yellow pages. Here you will find listings of all your local attorneys. Here are some points to look for:
- Try to find a lawyer who is from the same state and city as you are and is familiar with all the state laws. - The next step is to find a firm that deals with your particular type of case, as many attorneys will specialize in different fields. Because there are so many different rules and regulations for every field it is rare to find an attorney who will deal with more than one field. - Try to look for an experienced attorney, who will be familiar with all the courthouse rules, regulations and judges - It is important for your legal advisor to be board certified in the state where they are practicing. - It is wise to check out their reputation if possible, with general public or peers. - They should carry malpractice insurance - Try to get a free initial consultation - Be careful when you sign a contract. There should not be any hidden fees and everything should be clear and up front. Make sure fees are discussed and agreed on before signing. Read the contract very carefully.
Make a list of a few lawyers before calling them. Ask pertinent questions and be careful of how they tackle and answer them. Be careful to meet with the same attorney who will be handling your case. Here are some questions that you might want to ask:
- Try to find out how much experience they have in cases similar to yours. - Try to make sure the case can be resolved in your favor and what your options may be. - How long it will take for settlement - What your out of pocket expenses might be - Their fee and total bill - Make sure they will keep you informed and how they intend to do this.
When you seek legal advice try to keep these points in mind when choosing your lawyer. When you take care to choose wisely you will be able to get the best service for your money.
Both Emanuele Allenti & Joseph Then are contributors for EditorialToday. The above articles have been edited for relevancy and timeliness. All write-ups, reviews, tips and guides published by EditorialToday.com and its partners or affiliates are for informational purposes only. They should not be used for any legal or any other type of advice. We do not endorse any author, contributor, writer or article posted by our team.
Joseph Then has sinced written about articles on various topics from Debts Loans, Information Technology and Digital Camera. Learn more about legal issues for FREE at: . Joseph Then's top article generates over 5000000 views. to your Favourites.