Legal and Ethical Considerations of Self-Defense Against Knife Attacks

Legal and Ethical Considerations of Self-Defense Against Knife Attacks

Question from a reader:
If a person is attacked by someone with a knife and pushes them back, resulting in the attacker hitting their head and dying, can this be recognized as self-defense?

Detailed Examination of the Reader’s Question

The question of whether self-defense applies in a situation where a person is attacked by someone with a knife and, in the process,

Understanding How Points from Poikatsu Are Counted as Income in Welfare Assistance

Understanding How Points from Poikatsu Are Counted as Income in Welfare Assistance

Question from a reader:
I am receiving welfare, but are the points earned from point activities counted as income for welfare? Previously, cash I received when switching to a budget smartphone was not considered part of my welfare, but I am curious if the points from point activities might be treated the same way.

Legal Aspects of Welfare and Point Activities

When

Understanding the Legal Framework, Psychological Effects, and Ethical Considerations of Safe Deposit Box Usage

Understanding the Legal Framework, Psychological Effects, and Ethical Considerations of Safe Deposit Box Usage

Question from a reader:
I recently heard about an incident where money was stolen from a safe deposit box. I thought this would lead to a decrease in the use of safe deposit boxes, but it seems that the number of users is actually increasing. I also became anxious about keeping money at home, and when I researched the details of

Understanding the Law and Psychology to Resolve Inheritance Disputes

Understanding the Law and Psychology to Resolve Inheritance Disputes

Question from a reader:
I have something I would like to consult about inheritance. My mother passed away, and my sister and I are the two heirs. We split the funeral costs equally, but my sister has entrusted the inheritance procedures to a judicial scrivener. Recently, I received an inventory of assets from the judicial scrivener, but there was a significant

Understanding Privacy Violations from Unauthorized Photography: Realities and How to Claim Compensation

Understanding Privacy Violations from Unauthorized Photography: Realities and How to Claim Compensation

Question from a reader:
I have a question about filming crimes. I am a man. Recently, I invited a friend with benefits to my home and engaged in sexual activity. On a whim, I secretly filmed the encounter without the other person’s knowledge. Later, I received a message from them saying, “I saw your phone, did you film it?” so I

Legal and Psychological Advice for College Students Struggling with Embezzlement at Work: The Importance of Reporting

Legal and Psychological Advice for College Students Struggling with Embezzlement at Work: The Importance of Reporting

Question from a reader:
I may have embezzled money at my part-time job. I’m a university student and I regret doing it on a whim. I haven’t touched the money (35,000 yen), but I’m scared to report it honestly to my manager. I plan to report it to my manager tomorrow and return the money. I understand that this could be

Navigating the Legal, Ethical, and Psychological Challenges of TikTok Live Streaming

Navigating the Legal, Ethical, and Psychological Challenges of TikTok Live Streaming

Understanding TikTok Live Streaming: Legal, Ethical, and Psychological Perspectives Introduction In recent years, TikTok has transformed from a simple social media platform to a powerful tool for live streaming, allowing users to engage with audiences in real-time. While this offers unprecedented opportunities for interaction, it also presents legal and ethical challenges. A common scenario that can arise during such live