Category Archives: Criminal Law
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
Criminal conviction – the unseen impact
The consequences of having a criminal record and what to do about it We all make mistakes. Sometimes we think our actions are acceptable and realise the error of our ways only in hindsight. Other times we make a mistake … Continue reading
Why do you need a 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
Choosing a 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
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
SA Crimefighters Getting on the DNA Bandwagon
Reprinted from 2OceansVibe, by Tayla – 2021-11-05 A bill focused on making it easier to track and trace violent offenders in South Africa is up for processing. The Criminal Law Amendment Bill of 2021 was just approved for processing in … 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
DENOSA VOWS TO LAY CRIMINAL CHARGES AGAINST TAINTED COMPANIES IN SIU’S PPE PROBE
On Friday the SIU revealed that more than R30 billion was spent by the state between April and November 2020, and over R13 billion has been deemed irregular. JOHANNESBURG – The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (Denosa) said it … Continue reading
Refused bail? Why?
Some of the grounds on which bail can be refused Arrest is a scary business. Even when someone does something they know to be illegal, they don’t expect to be arrested. Every criminal hopes to get away with the crime. … Continue reading
High Court dismisses Brendin Horner murder accused’s bail bid
Reprinted from The Sowetan, by Linda Kea Moreotsene – 2020-12-19 Sekwetja Mahlamba (L) had brought an application to overturn the decision by Magistrate Deon van Rooyen to deny him bail in October, to the high court. Image: ANTONIO MUCHAVE/ SOWETAN … Continue reading