Understanding Self-Defense and Assault Charges in Random Stabbing Incidents
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Understanding Self-Defense and Assault Charges in Random Stabbing Incidents

Question from a reader:
I have heard that in Japan, if a bystander restrains a perpetrator during a random stabbing incident and injures them, they could be charged with assault. Is this true?

The Relationship Between Random Stabbing Incidents and Assault Charges

Recently, random stabbing incidents have been occurring frequently in Japan. Among these, I have heard that when ordinary citizens attempt

Legal Guide to Self-Defense Rights Against Ticket Theft at Live Venues
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Legal Guide to Self-Defense Rights Against Ticket Theft at Live Venues

Question from a reader:
If someone snatches your ticket at a live venue and you chase them down and catch them, but they refuse to return it and instead attack you, are you allowed to retaliate in self-defense? In that case, is there a possibility of being charged with a crime?

Considering Ticket Snatching and Self-Defense at Live Venues

Recently, I’ve

Legal and Ethical Considerations of Self-Defense Against Knife Attacks
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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 the Role of Lawyers: How to Choose the Right Legal Support and Protect Yourself
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Understanding the Role of Lawyers: How to Choose the Right Legal Support and Protect Yourself

Question from a reader:
Recently, I’ve been caught up with a lawyer, and I wonder if Nakai-san’s rebuttal to the tripartite committee was ultimately for the lawyer’s profit. It seems there are many low-level lawyers who believe that being involved in disputes will lead to money, and I feel that Nakai-san may have been exploited by one of them.

Reflecting on

Navigating Defamation: Should Watanabe Nagisa Consider Leaving the Entertainment Industry?
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Navigating Defamation: Should Watanabe Nagisa Consider Leaving the Entertainment Industry?

Question from a reader:
I’ve heard that Watanabe Nagisa-san is struggling with a lot of defamation and comments. Should she really consider leaving the entertainment industry and finding a regular job? I think it’s not good for her to experience similar suffering again after going through such a difficult time. What should she do?

Considering Watanabe Nagisa-san’s Current Situation

The defamation

Self-Defense Force Helicopter Rescues: Reality vs. Hollywood in Yashio City
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Self-Defense Force Helicopter Rescues: Reality vs. Hollywood in Yashio City

Question from a reader:
Is there a case where a Self-Defense Force helicopter was immediately requested in Yashio City, and they were able to rescue someone by lowering a rope ladder?

Thoughts on Rescue Cases by Self-Defense Force Helicopters

Recently, I heard about a rescue operation in Yashio City using a Self-Defense Force helicopter, and it got me thinking. The idea that a Self-Defense Force helicopter could be called upon instantly and lower a rope ladder for a rescue sounds like something out of a movie. However, as I discussed this