Criminal Law

JX GOH

Dec 9, 20201 min read

Mat v Public Prosecutor [1963] 1 MLJ 283

The Court held that in a criminal trial, the burden of proof lies on the prosecution to prove the accused’s guilt. The accused is...

JX GOH

Nov 25, 20205 min read

Woolmington v DPP [1935] AC 462

This is a landmark case which held that in a criminal trial, the prosecution has the burden to prove his case beyond reasonable doubt....

JX GOH

Jun 3, 20205 min read

If You Withdraw a Police Report Against Someone, Does It Means That He is Free?

The Powers of the Public Prosecutor (PP) The prosecutorial power of the Public Prosecutor in Malaysia originates from the Federal...