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Category Archives: Bail Lawyer

Hundreds arrested for serious crimes and compliance violations in Pretoria

Police arrested hundreds of people in Pretoria this past weekend for serious crimes and compliance violations. Reprinted from citizen.co.za, by Corne van Zyl – 2024-10-27 Hundreds of people were arrested in Pretoria this past weekend for serious crimes and compliance … Continue reading

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Driving under the influence – what you need to know

DUI

What is the legal framework for DUI? Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offence in South Africa, carrying significant legal consequences. The phrase “under the influence” relates to both drugs and alcohol. The legal framework is designed to … Continue reading

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Drug-related offences and their legal consequences

Ignorance of the law is no defence if you are caught with drugs With cannabidiol, or CBD, a compound found in marijuana, cropping up in everything from tea to hand cream, it’s tempting to conclude that cannabis is now completely … Continue reading

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Arrested? Not South African?

Expat arrested

A guide for expatriates arrested in South Africa Arrest is one of the scariest things that can happen to anyone. If you are not a South African citizen or permanent resident, the experience can be even more terrifying. Will you … Continue reading

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Why do you need a criminal defence attorney?

Hire a good criminal defence attorney

Don’t try to represent yourself It is a well-known adage that the person who is their own lawyer has a fool for a client. Some versions of the expression go on to say they also have a jackass for a … Continue reading

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What to do if you are arrested

Tips if you are arrested in South Africa

Know what to do if you are arrested. It could make all the difference. Being arrested is scary, but it’s important to avoid making matters worse. Especially if you’ve never been arrested before, it’s a very frightening experience. But it … Continue reading

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Understanding bail and how it works

If you ever need bail, you need to know the process The popularity of TV programmes based on law and order has made us all armchair experts in police procedure. But do you really understand how bail works in South … Continue reading

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Choosing a criminal defence attorney

Criminal defence attorney

Know what to look for when you’re looking for a criminal lawyer Most people don’t have a criminal lawyer stored in their phone contacts. After all, most of us don’t plan on committing a crime (and hardened criminals assume they … Continue reading

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W Cape director of public prosecutions asks for two new corruption courts

Reprinted from the Sowetan, by Aron Hyman – 2022-08-28 The Western Cape will have two new courts dealing specifically with corruption if Western Cape director of public prosecutions (DPP) Nicolette Bell has her way. During a media briefing at the … Continue reading

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Caught driving under the influence?

Caught driving under the influence? - Criminal defence attorney

Don’t make your situation worse. Follow this advice.  The President recently announced a lessening of the lockdown burden, from Alert Level 3 to Alert Level 1. Although the outright alcohol ban was lifted a few weeks ago, we were still … Continue reading

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