Need a perfect lawyer? Yes, when you are in trouble your mind is searching for a perfect lawyer to do your job or to defend you. We don’t have a perfect lawyer, but, competent lawyers. Again, if there is no perfect lawyer, then, how then you to know who is a competent lawyer to do your job or to defend you? Do Your Homework First We believe that if it is a criminal case, your liberty and life is more important than anything else. How about if it is a civil case? It is also the same. It is about your life that we are talking about. In order to protect your interest make sure that you find the lawyer that can best fight for you, that is, a lawyer not only should he be competent, but, who is professional that commands integrity and who can display good quality work. Don’t simply pick a lawyer just because you have heard of him or been introduced by someone to you. You need to find out yourself and don’t depend on hearsay. Conduct your own investigation to determine whether the lawyer that you intend to hire has these three important traits, that […] read more 
Need A Perfect Lawyer?
Need a perfect lawyer? Yes, when you are in trouble your mind is searching for a perfect lawyer to do your job or to defend you. We don’t have a perfect lawyer, but, competent lawyers. Again, if there is no perfect lawyer, then, how then you to know who is a competent lawyer to do your job or to defend you? Do Your Homework First We believe that if it is a criminal case, your liberty and life is more important than anything else. How about if it is a civil case? It is also the same. It is about your life that we are talking about. In order to protect your interest make sure that you find the lawyer that can best fight for you, that is, a lawyer not only should he be competent, but, who is professional that commands integrity and who can display good quality work. Don’t simply pick a lawyer just because you have heard of him or been introduced by someone to you. You need to find out yourself and don’t depend on hearsay. Conduct your own investigation to determine whether the lawyer that you intend to hire has these three important traits, that […] read more Divorce And Matrimonial Proceedings Malaysia
In these modern days, divorce rate is increasing rapidly in Malaysia and it has become a social trend infusing Malaysians,but, this phenomenon is commonly rising among young couples. It is believed that many people are not aware of issues in divorce which may involve and include mediation and litigation between the married couples. Hence, prior to file a divorce proceeding, you must equip yourselves with the knowledge of divorce and matrimonial proceedings. In Malaysia, the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976 (Act 1976) regulates the non- Muslim marriages. And the Act 1976 is to be read in conjunction with the Divorce and Matrimonial Proceedings Rules 1980. There are commonly 2 types of divorce: Divorce with mutual consent Divorce without mutual consent However, there are cases where unilateral peitition for divorce being filed. That is a petition filed by one spouse only. Here the court may dispense the presence of one of the other party, for example, if there is evidence that the party concerned has migrated and even been served with the divorce petition and other related documents, consents to divorce. The party unable to attend can file an affidavit giving reasons acceptable to the court why he or she could not attend court and consents to the […] read more Arrested by Police? Tell them you have these Rights!
It’s a New Year and where everyone is celebrating and welcoming the year of 2012, out of nowhere, some police personnels approach you and say to you, “You’re arrested!” Or maybe you’re driving on the road, and some police officer stopped you and arrest you. Before long, you’re handcuffed, and brought to a police station. You’re stunned, caught in surprise and worry that what may happen to you in the next 24 hours or the years to come. You start asking yourself what you have done wrong or why the police arrested you. You start thinking whether your closest relative or friends know your whereabouts and if they’re waiting you for dinner or party, they might start worrying about you and your whereabouts. This incident of being arrested by police happens every day, not only on New Year occasion or on any special occasion. It can happen at any time, anywhere, without first being warned. As under Section 23 of Criminal Procedure Code (CPC) Malaysia, a police can arrest a person without warrant when there is a reasonable complaint, credible information or there exists reasonable suspicion that a seizable offence has been committed. … clarify their identities as police officer… […] read more The Hidden Costs of Property Investment
You may have thought that property investment is a lucrative and ideal investment to venture today. Not only it can secure your financial freedom in the future, it also provides you passive income. For example, by purchasing a property now at a price of RM450,000-00, you may be able to sell it in the near future at a price of RM550,000-00. This is an outright RM100,000-00 profit from your RM450,000-00 investment. Now, think again! You’re not actually making a RM100,000-00 profit at all. When you purchase a property, you have to pay the costs of acquiring a property. The same applies when you sell your property. As a prudent investor, you have to calculate the legal costs on top of costs of hiring property agents and so in your acquisition or disposition of property. Let us briefly explain the costs that may involved in the property transaction from a lawyer’s point of view. Legal Fees Legal fees are fees payable to lawyer for taking instruction, drafting of agreements and documents and attendances thereof. These fees may include preparation of Sale and Purchase Agreement, Memorandum of Transfer, filing CHKT forms and various other documents and handling correspondences. These fees are governed by the legal […] read more 13 General Crimes That You Should Know
#01 Assault and Battery An assault is a crime that involves doing an act against another person with the intent to cause fear of immediate bodily harm or death. The bodily harm can include physical pain, illness, injury or any physical impairment caused by the harm. The word battery may refer to the actual impact of the unlawful act upon another person. There may be degrees of severity in the charges based upon the egregiousness of the alleged act. A threat of bodily harm and harm to property can also give to serious consequences to the offender. #02 Crimes against administration of justice Crimes against administration of justice can include escaping from the custody or charge for the conviction of a crime, fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle, tampering with a witness, obstructing legal process or arrest. An offender once convicted can find himself in jail. #02 Disorderly conduct A disorderly conduct charge involves accusations that a person in a public or private place knowing or having reasonable grounds to know that it will alarm anger or disturb others, provokes an assault or breach of the peace. This could include brawling or engaging in fighting, unlawfully disturbing an […] read more 6 Things You Should Know About Drug Related Offence and Procedure
#1 Drug Crimes This Country has the authority to regulate the use and sale of drugs that are habit-forming and or dangerous. It has adopted criminal laws that make it a crime to have illegal possession, sale or offer to sell controlled substances. A drug-related charge under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 can bring death penalty. You could have been framed up or an innocent carrier! #2 Possession of Illegal Drugs Not all possession of illegal drugs can incriminate you, unless you have knowledge of the drugs. Someone in possession of the drugs may not know that the drugs is present, say for example, cannabis in the jacket pocket, may not know that the drugs is present. In order to prove possession, the prosecution have to identify the drugs precisely – cannabis or amphetamine, for example. Normally this is done by sending the drugs for scientific analysis. When arrested, do not help the police to identify the drugs – for example, “This is amphetamine”. The police may be able to use your identification and admission or statements as evidence against you. #3 Evidence of Drugs Evidence of drugs paraphernalia such as scales, packaging and cutting equipment may be used as […] read more 