If you were charged with a crime, could you defend yourself in court without a barrister or a solicitor? More and more people are doing just that, according to leading researchers. In the absence of official statistics, data from the Ministry of Justice, freedom of information responses, an online poll…
Divorce is an ordeal in itself and not knowing who and where to turn to when you’re faced with one can make it even more difficult. Only a few of us have any prior experience with the legal ins and outs associated with this difficult process and some people wind…
Writing a will is not an enjoyable experience. But it’s something you’ll have to get done if you don’t want the law to step in and decide what to do with your estate after you’ve passed away. It’s also a good way to avoid disputes over family heirlooms and property.…
What Is Power of Attorney? In simple terms, a power of attorney is a document that lets you name someone to make decisions on your behalf and states that someone else has the power to sign legal documents on your behalf. The power of attorney can take effect immediately in…
If you’ve ever been at the end of a “You’ll be hearing from my lawyer!” you know how it feels. Even though it might be just a threat with no real consequence, it begs the question: when do you need to hire a construction lawyer? Well, as with most things,…
There are other ways to create a family when couples cannot have kids. Two of them are ‘Surrogacy and Adoption’. In both cases, it is imperative that we gather legal advice and information. Adoption Adoption is the process of providing permanent security and love of a new family when a child’s…
According to common law in the US and most Commonwealth countries, mens rea is a Latin phrase meaning ‘guilty mind’. It is used to prove whether a person had the intention of committing a crime before perpetrating the act. For a person to be convicted of a particular crime, the…
All criminal cases, at least in democratic states, are dealt and processed in two parts – proving the act of the crime (actus reus) and the intent of committing the crime (mens rea). Actus Reus is defined as the action of the criminal act which often is the physical assault/murder…
Life as a lawyer can seem like fast forward, always being one step ahead and solving problems. But as fun as that sounds, choosing which field of law to study and specialize is crucial. Fundamentally, there are 4 main types of law. Corporate Law The main job of corporate lawyers…
We all enter into contracts every day, whether we know it or not. Purchasing your newspaper from your local corner shop or ordering an item online are informal ways of entering into a contract with another party. Follows are some dos and don’ts to keep in mind when entering a…
