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The following is a video transcript. The holidays are fast approaching and U.S. LawShield wishes all of our members a safe and wonderful holiday season. The holidays are not just a joyous occasion for the law-abiding citizen, but also for the criminals who take advantage of the season. Criminals know that people are distracted during... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. During the Christmas season, many of us are out visiting loved ones or doing Christmas shopping in both the day and the night. This month, I want to talk about being aware of your surroundings and your right to defend yourself in public places where you might be this... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. I want to talk to you today about situational awareness during the upcoming shopping season, which also includes the sale days after Christmas. It is very important that when you exit the shopping areas in shopping malls, you are situationally aware of the condition, the weather, and people’s position... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Hi, Ed Riley, U.S. LawShield Independent Program Attorney for Virginia. Can I defend myself in the mall parking lot? Virginia is a Stand Your Ground State, which means that if you did not start the fight or provoke the incident in any way, then you can stand your ground... [Read More]

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  The following is a video transcript. Do you go out holiday shopping? I don’t know a lot of people that do. But just in case you do, I think it would be smart for us to talk a little bit about holiday shopping and that time of year, because bad things happen and evil... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. The holidays can be the best of times. They can also be dangerous times if you’re out shopping. What are the laws in the state of Missouri as they pertain to self-defense in a mall parking lot? Let’s say you’re walking back from making your holiday purchases, and someone... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Hello, this is Robert Robles, Independent Program Attorney for U.S. LawShield. I’m here to talk to you today about what you should do if you should, in your daily life, come across a situation of traumatic injury of some sort. For example: your fellow man is involved in a... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. We want to talk a little bit about the Good Samaritan Laws in Pennsylvania, as they’re collectively known. So, let’s talk a little bit about civil and criminal cases. “Civil” is when they try and take your money or your property. “Criminal” is when they try and lock you... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Historical origins of the Good Samaritan aside, the idea that people want to help others in need is still relevant today. In line with that idea, I wanted to discuss the effect the law in Ohio has on you, the prospective Good Samaritan. Whether it be an accident at... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Sometimes accidents happen around the holidays. People can be injured, and it’s important to know the Good Samaritan Laws in your state. Let’s say, for instance, someone is carving a turkey, and they cut deeply into their finger or hand. What should you do to help? Part of that... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Hi, Ed Riley, U.S. LawShield Independent Program Attorney for Virginia. What is the Good Samaritan Law? The purpose of the Good Samaritan Law is to encourage citizens to help one another in times of crisis or emergency when there is not sufficient time for emergency personnel to arrive. Virginia... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. There is a shooting near your office. As you head to lunch, a victim who has fled the scene of the shooting from a few blocks away runs into the parking lot of your building and collapses in front of you. What do you do? Can you be sued... [Read More]

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