What is expert evidence These are evidence given by individuals who professed to be an expert in a particular field in relation to matters or knowledge that the court is lacking when they are determining a case. In could include areas of expertise such as medical science, cyber-security issues, foreign laws, etc. Why is there…
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When you are arrested by a police officer, you are normally accorded a myriad of legal rights in this country. Amongst them is the right to remain silent. However, and as we will find out soon enough, this right can potentially be a double-edged sword. What is it about? The right to remain silent is…
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If you are arrested by a police officer, can you immediately request the police officer to allow you to consult a lawyer? Can they refuse your request? This issue was dealt with in the recent High Court case of Datuk Hasanah Abdul Hamid v Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia & Anor. Brief facts of the case…
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