What is Citation tracing?
‘Citation Tracing’ (also known as ‘Citation Tracking’) refers to both finding references cited in a given article and finding newer articles that cite the original article.
How do you find all citations in a paper?
Access at http://www.scopus.com (using Raven when you’re not on campus). Type in the name of the paper you are interested in, and search. You can see all the papers that have cited the original paper by viewing the full record under ‘cited by’.
Can you press charges without evidence?
The straight answer is “no”. You cannot be charged and eventually convicted if there are no evidence against you. If you happen to be arrested, detained, and charged then there is most likely a probable cause or a physical evidence that points towards you.
What happens if someone filed charges against you?
If there is a charge against you, a summons will appear in your mail. The police will “notify you” by arresting you if there is an outstanding warrant for your arrest but they will not likely just stop by or call to let you know there is a charge.
Can you press charges if someone pushes you?
California law says that an assault is an attempt to commit a violent injury on someone else. Shoving a person can definitely equate to trying to hurt another person. Both simple assault and simple battery are charged as misdemeanors in California. Both are also punishable by up to six months in county jail.
Is it assault if you are provoked?
In cases of assault and battery In the United States, provocation is rarely accepted as a complete defense, but state courts have ruled that it is still a mitigating factor in matters of assault and/or battery where the sentence can be reduced or the crime lowered to a lesser charge.
Can I sue someone for pushing me?
Q: I was pushed and punched by another person. Can I sue him for assault and battery? A: You can sue anyone for any reason, the real question is whether your lawsuit is frivolous or not. Battery is both a crime and a tort.
Can you shoot someone for spitting on you?
You can use reasonable force to stop someone from doing so. Spitting on someone is considered battery in a civil context (not necessarily a criminal charge). (You may use deadly force to protect yourself from another’s unlawful use of force reasonably likely to cause death or great bodily harm).
Can you punch someone if you feel threatened?
The answer is yes. While it might not be the most common of defenses to assault and battery charges, striking a person before they hit you is a valid legal defense. The reason for this defense is the belief that the accused attacker felt threatened by the person who they struck.
Can you legally fight someone?
Yes, in some U.S. jurisdictions. Mutual combat is an affirmative defense to assault and battery charges. Some jurisdictions even allow for police officers to “referee” a fight if both parties consent.
Can you go to jail for a fist fight?
A bar fight could lead to multiple criminal charges. First, you may be charged with disturbing the peace. This charge is a misdemeanor offense, with a potential punishment of 90 days in county jail and/or a fine of $400. It will usually result in a fine of up to $1,000 and up to six months in county jail.
Is it legal for two consenting adults to fight?
Mutual combat is an old common law concept that allowed two consenting adults to fight without fear of being prosecuted.