Author Archives: Simon Dippenaar
Sentencing Is a Second Trial: What First-Time Offenders Must Prove
A clean record matters, but it does not decide sentence. South African courts require a proper factual basis for mitigation, remorse, rehabilitation and any alternative to imprisonment. Continue reading
5 Tips To Prevent Car Break-Ins
People in Cape Town often feel safer than their compatriots in Joburg, when it comes to the risk of being a victim of crime. However, Capetonians still battle with car break-ins. Stop your car from becoming a break-in statistic Put … Continue reading
Bubbles Get You Drunk Faster
We have explained the legal limits for alcohol in the bloodstream while driving and what they mean for the drinks you consume on a night out; but given our dismal record for alcohol-related road traffic accidents in South Africa the … Continue reading
Harsh sentence for a minor crime
We came across an interesting case recently where the punishment most definitely did not fit the crime. A petty criminal received an unduly harsh sentence. Furthermore, there were minor children involved who might have been left without their caregiver if … Continue reading