You’re legally allowed to use force against someone else if you reasonably believe it’s needed to protect yourself from the other person’s use of force or if he or she attempts to use illegal force.
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While some defenses are meant to show that the prosecution has failed to make its case, others are considered “affirmative defenses” (which must be independently proven). Here are some of the common criminal defense tactics that are used in court.
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Corpus Christi has a mix of urban and suburban areas, so these numbers can vary significantly. But in recent years, there have been concerns about the property crime rates.
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Corpus Christi has a higher rate of violent and property crime than the national average. Violent crime in the city is 35% (compared to the national average of 22.7%), while the property crime rate is 56% (compared to the national average of 35.4%).
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A criminal record is a comprehensive historical document that’s maintained by the state or federal government. It has detailed information about criminal law violations, arrests, and convictions.
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Pursuing a lawsuit can be expensive. But by going through the mediation process, two or more people can resolve a dispute in an informal setting with the help of a neutral party
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Employment mediation is a type of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) that is offered by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) as a way of resolving employment disputes without going through investigative and litigation procedures.
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Mediators aren’t there to offer legal advice. Their job is to assess the potential risks to both parties and to facilitate the decision-making process.
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A mediator won’t make a decision, but he or she can help both parties reach an agreement on their own. Most civil cases can be mediated.
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The mediation process can clarify any productive steps for solving the problem and can provide a neutral, non-threatening environment through which the discussion can take place.
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