Some people try to go it alone when they are facing a matter in Court.
Whilst for some people this will not be problematic as they are confident and believe they can argue their case
Whether you are facing a criminal or civil matter, the opposing side may attempt to use what is known as ‘Opinion Evidence’ against you.
Generally, the rules of evidence
When you are charged with a criminal offence the prosecution may attempt to use what is known as ‘Tendency Evidence’ against you. Additionally, tendency evidence can also be used in civ
There is a lot of confusion in law as to what and what is not hearsay.
The below is a brief but simple version on what is hearsay and how to identify it when you are either dealing with a
A defendant should be considered innocent until proven guilty. All defendants have a right to a fair trial,[1] which requires a verdict made by an impartial jury. The jury must determin
In some instances, evidence that points to a defendant’s guilt may have been obtained illegally. For example, by a police search without a warrant, or a covert video of a crime being co
In light of recent allegations against the Attorney General Christian Porter, made by a now deceased woman. It seems an apt time to examine what options a defendant has if they are
Coincidence Evidence and the deaths of 4 babies
As with our previous blog on the use of tendency evidence in a criminal or civil trial. There also exist coincidence evidence in law.
Closely
For pet owners, the companionship provided by a dog or cat is generally overall a rewarding experience, considerably improving the quality of life of the owner. However, unfortunately instances of
A recent Human Rights case decided at the Hong Kong Court of Appeal in November 2020 is likely to resonate across a variety of common law jurisdictions like Australia.
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