Question from a reader:
I recently learned that theft and fraud among family members are not subject to criminal penalties. While it may not be possible to pursue criminal charges, I believe I can file a civil lawsuit. For example, if my son has been using my money without permission, what is the statute of limitations for a civil claim?
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Question from a reader:
I received a summons from the court stating that I am being sued by Acom, even though I have never borrowed from them. When I went to the court, Acom did not show up. I received another summons and plan to go in July. I have plans to build a house, but it seems I have been
Question from a reader:
I’m a bit confused about joint principal offenders. For example, if A and B commit a crime together, I understand that both A and B can be charged as joint principal offenders for murder. However, I don’t quite understand how it can be that A is charged as a joint principal offender for murder while B is
Question from a reader:
When a transgender person commits a crime in Japan, which prison are they placed in? I’m curious whether it would be a men’s or women’s facility.
The question of which prison transgender individuals are placed in when they commit a crime in Japan involves not only legal aspects but also social,
Question from a reader:
Please tell me about internet communication during the House of Councillors election. I heard that candidates and supporters can freely communicate until July 19, but is social media also unrestricted? I also heard that communication is not allowed on the voting day, July 20. Is this compliant with the Public Office Election Law? I would appreciate your
Question from a reader:
If I gamble while in bankruptcy, how might it be discovered? For example, if I withdraw 20,000 yen from the bank and use it all for gambling, would the trustee suspect the reason for the withdrawal and ask for a receipt, leading to the gambling being discovered as unaccounted funds? If I have 50,000 yen in cash
Question from a reader:
I am really troubled by the persistent solicitation for mineral water and water servers at Aeon Mall and Don Quijote. Given this abnormal heat, it’s natural to want to drink cold water, but it’s hard to deal with the unpleasant looks I get when I have no intention of buying. Perhaps they are desperate due to sales
Question from a reader:
I am in the process of filing for personal bankruptcy and have paid my lawyer 800,000 yen. I decided to file for bankruptcy after consulting in June 2023, and thanks to the notice of acceptance they sent, the collection calls have stopped. I initially paid a deposit of 200,000 yen and am saving 30,000 yen each month
Question from a reader:
Is information about accidents and violations shared between companies and organizations? After my child was involved in a car accident, I contacted the company, and they said they were aware of the details of the accident. What does this mean?
Let’s take a closer look at how information about accidents and violations is
Question from a reader:
If I join a company in April as a part-time employee and leave in June of the following year, will I receive a withholding tax certificate? I had a traffic accident in April before leaving, fractured a bone, and was absent for two months before returning, but I resigned in mid-June. I submitted a certificate of lost
