“Digitally recorded evidence is sexy but it still requires the same care and scrutiny as any other evidence. Fight the urge to present a dramatic audio recording without studying it – to avoid any backfire against you.”

“The Alcontara Notice is information provided by the Accused to the Investigation that discloses his defence and provides “pointers” as to things that the IO should investigate to confirm the truth of the defence.”

“Persons who have made defamatory comments on a blog or Facebook post or other publication expose themselves to liability for defamation. Likewise the account owner or blog owner or webmaster. Third party posting by people who reshared or reposted the same elsewhere are considered republications that expose them to liability just like the first defamer.”

“The DPP cannot avoid discussing terms. It is the only method where the Accused can compel the DPP to come to the negotiation table to discuss terms of settlement. Therefore, the codified method is useful in situations where the Accused had sent a representation offering to plea bargain, but there has been no decision for months on end.”

“One of the important things that stood out to me was Dr Patrick’s sharp analysis of communities that have multiple identity spheres. Some groups can more readily shift from one identity to another whenever it suits them, because they have a choice to present themselves in the most self-advantaged manner depending on the requirement of context.”

“Sekiranya anda tidak ditangkap, anda tidak perlu menjawab soalan anggota Polis tersebut dan tidak perlu mengikutnya ke Balai Polis untuk sebarang urusan termasuklah urusan “dokumentasi”. Anda berhak untuk beredar dari situ.”

“Keganasan rumahtangga mempunyai maksud yang luas dan tidak terhad kepada perbuatan memukul isteri, memukul suami atau memukul ibubapa. Ia juga merangkumi perbuatan tak fizikal seperti memberikan tekanan psikologi, mengurung mangsa tanpa kerelaan mangsa, merosakkan harta, menjejaskan perniagaan dan menggelapkan wang.” 

“Secara praktikal dan tersirat, permohonan anda untuk suatu laporan perkembangan kes memberikan isyarat jelas kepada pihak IO untuk menyegerakan atau mempercepatkan kes.”

“In a practical sense, your “request for a status report” is a gentle and courteous message to tell the Investigation to get moving.”

“Despite all the sophisticated security infrastructure to secure the e-banking space, criminal elements continue to test the system by manipulating the human link through social engineering and other methods.”