When a person makes statements that could expose that person to criminal prosecution, either at present or in the future. The 5th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution prohibits the government from forcing any person to produce evidence that would incriminate that person, such as answering questions that would lead a person to be prosecuted for a crime as a result to their answers … [Read more...] about SELF-INCRIMINATION
SELF-INCRIMINATION
SELF-HELP
When one obtains relief or enforces a right to relief outside of using the legal process, e.g. repossessing a car due to non-payment. … [Read more...] about SELF-HELP
SELF-EXECUTING
Something that is immediately effective and does not require outside action or other legal steps to complete. … [Read more...] about SELF-EXECUTING
SELF-EMPLOYED
Owning a business and working for one's self as opposed to working for an employer. … [Read more...] about SELF-EMPLOYED
SELF-DEFENSE
An affirmative defense to a criminal charge and it is the use of reasonable force to protect one's self from an another person who appears to be attempting to cause that person harm. Reasonable force must be used, generally equal force but not greater to meet an attack. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition In criminal law. The protection of one's person or property … [Read more...] about SELF-DEFENSE