Category Archives: Criminal Law
Your rights when arrested
What happens when you are arrested in South Africa? You’ve committed a crime, or the police think you’ve committed a crime. You’ve been arrested. What happens next and what are your rights as an arrestee? How do you make sure … Continue reading
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
Police and business turn the screws on extortion mafia terrorising all corners of SA
Cape Town residents in the quiet suburb of Bothasig were shocked recently when a police shoot-out with a gang of extortionists occurred in Bosmansdam Road, resulting in three fatalities among the criminals. The article below, which we have reprinted from … Continue reading
Drug possession and trafficking
Legal framework, types of drugs and defence strategies In South Africa, drug possession and trafficking are serious criminal offences that are governed by legislation and regulations. Understanding the legal framework dealing with these crimes, the types of drugs involved and … Continue reading
Assault
What is assault and what should you do if you are assaulted? The very word “assault” understandably sparks fear and alarm in many people. Although assault can be verbal, we most often associate assault with a physical act. In South … Continue reading
Court case delayed?
What to do if a case takes too long to come to trial Is someone you know waiting on remand for their case to come to court? Or perhaps they were granted bail, but can’t get on with their life … Continue reading
Mashatile: Declining public confidence in criminal justice system concerning
Reprinted from ENCA – 2024-02-28 JOHANNESBURG – Deputy President Paul Mashatile says it’s concerning that public confidence in the country’s criminal justice system is declining. He was speaking at the opening of the three-day conference reviewing the criminal procedure act, … Continue reading
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
Criminal record and employment
Navigating the impact of a criminal record on employment and opportunities: a comprehensive guide Do you have a criminal record? Do you understand what it means for important aspects of your life – education, employment, housing, and other opportunities? A … Continue reading
Juvenile justice vs. adult criminal justice
Understanding the differences The justice system serves to uphold law and order, protect society, and rehabilitate offenders. While these goals apply to both adults and children (“juveniles”), the approach to achieving them differs significantly. The juvenile justice system and the … Continue reading