by Tzvi Szajnbrum, Attorney at Law and Notary | Oct 19, 2013 | Bankruptcy and Debts (Otsaa La Foal), Consumer Rights, Debts, Bankruptcy and Finances, Israeli Legal System
We all know the line, “I have the right.” Yes, we all have the right to do this or that, but sometimes our rights are merely in our heads. They represent our wishes, but not the real rights we have by law — not in Israel. As I’ve written in the past, we are a... by Tzvi Szajnbrum, Attorney at Law and Notary | Jul 20, 2013 | Israeli Legal System
Another “bombastic” and unnecessary bill has passed in the Israeli Parliament: The “Noise Bill” or “Chok Haraash” in Hebrew. Personally I would call it “another noisy law”. The bill was supported by 47 MKs and only four voted against (51 out of 120... by Tzvi Szajnbrum, Attorney at Law and Notary | Jul 6, 2013 | Criminal Law, Israeli Legal System
More and more our society is seeing minors, as young as 9 years old, involved in crimes involving, stealing, drugs, violence, sexual harassment, vandalism and unfortunately serious crimes involving even rape. Juvenile courts are what they are – a place where maybe the... by Tzvi Szajnbrum, Attorney at Law and Notary | Mar 3, 2012 | Israeli Legal System
Privacy and Personal Space in Israel 2015? Not yet – not for granted
by Tzvi Szajnbrum, Attorney at Law and Notary | Dec 10, 2011 | Israeli Legal System
Avoid court rooms even though, they are still “the cheapest show in town “
by Tzvi Szajnbrum, Attorney at Law and Notary | Oct 22, 2011 | Israeli Legal System
The Supreme Court and Non-Practical Influence At times we may ask ourselves if we are not expecting too much from 13 Honorable Judges of the Israeli Supreme Court. They certainly have their hands full. This appears to be a contradiction to the latest Supreme Court... by Tzvi Szajnbrum, Attorney at Law and Notary | Oct 1, 2011 | Civil & Litigation, Israeli Legal System
The first “protocol” or “Pratikol” regards how to behave in court: Attending Court is not a social function, but a serious occasion! Sometimes it can even be a “traumatic” experience. Young children should not accompany you and the... by Tzvi Szajnbrum, Attorney at Law and Notary | Sep 25, 2011 | Civil & Litigation, Israeli Legal System
What is an Affidavit or Declaration (“Tatsir”)? An affidavit is a statement of facts which is affirmed or declared before any lawyer (Notary or not) who has authority to “warn” the person signing in his presence. The person making the signed statement is... by Tzvi Szajnbrum, Attorney at Law and Notary | Sep 17, 2011 | Civil & Litigation, Criminal Law, Family Law, Israeli Legal System, Labor Law
I could make this article extremely short by saying that this legal document is more like a poor and pathetic summary of what was said in court and nothing else. The expectations a new immigrant has concerning court proceedings are fair but unrealistic. My goal is to... by Tzvi Szajnbrum, Attorney at Law and Notary | Aug 27, 2011 | Criminal Law, Israeli Legal System
Body Search in Israel: The New Bill (Law Proposition) Criminal law is not a theoretical field but a very active and real one, affecting every one of us on a daily basis. A new bill (“Atsa’at Chok” – number 584) is being introduced in our parliament.... by Tzvi Szajnbrum, Attorney at Law and Notary | Aug 20, 2011 | Inspirational or Personal, Israeli Legal System
Democracy II 60,000 (Sixty Thousand) We are, as everyone says, the only “Democracy in the Middle East”. There is no doubt that so far we are indeed the only democracy in this area. Still, we are a “Very Limited Democracy” make no mistake about... by Tzvi Szajnbrum, Attorney at Law and Notary | Jun 25, 2011 | Criminal Law, Drive & Travel in Israel, Israeli Legal System
If You Like To Drink, Do Not Drive – If You Do Drive – Be Prepared For a Breath/Exhalation Test If you want to drink that is fine. But if you want to drive after drinking, be aware of the consequences if the police stop you. You may lose your drivers license....
