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The benefits of engaging a lawyer in criminal matters
January 23, 2019
There is an old adage “A person that represent themselves has a fool for a lawyer”. While this may not necessarily be true, there are advantages to having a lawyer represent you. Most importantly is that your legal representative has formal training and an intimate knowledge of how the legal system works. This will be […]
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Beware the token Will provision for family members
December 13, 2018
I have heard that leaving my son a dollar in my Will prevents him from contesting my estate. Is this true? It is a commonly held belief that if you have a legally drafted Will which includes a token provision for a family member, then that person can’t bring a claim against the estate. This […]
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An ex is threatening to share intimate images of you. Know your rights.
November 22, 2018
The sharing of intimate images (sometimes referred to as 'sexting') is the act of taking sexually explicit photographs or video and distributing them to another person (or persons) via mobile phone or other online communication method. Even though the intimate images may have been initially taken with the consent of the person/s featured in the […]
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Your options if you have been wrongly accused of speeding due to a malfunctioning speed gun
November 9, 2018
If you have received a speeding fine but believe it a has been issued in error due to a malfunction of the speed gun, you may have recourse. If you elect to be prosecuted and defend a speeding allegation, there is always a presumption of innocence and prosecution must prove, beyond reasonable doubt, that the […]
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Joint Tenants vs. Tenants in Common explained
October 1, 2018
When two or more people purchase property together there are two options available to them in how they wish to hold the property. The most common form of ownership amongst couples is Joint Tenants. This means that when one person dies the property will automatically pass to the surviving registered owner under the rule of […]
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