Tag Archives: criminal defence cape town
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
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
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
What to do if you are arrested
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
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
Caught driving under the influence?
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
Admission of guilt
Should you sign an admission of guilt if you are accused of a crime? If you have been arrested for a minor offence – such as shoplifting – and you have been detained in custody, the arresting officer may give … Continue reading
Cannabis Bill flawed by privacy and equality concerns
A Wits law student has studied the Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill, which aims to respect the right to privacy of an adult to cultivate a prescribed quantity of cannabis plants, to possess a prescribed quantity of cannabis, and to … Continue reading
Man to be sentenced according to Children’s Act for sexual assault on girl, aged 5
A 20-YEAR-OLD man convicted of sexual assault after attempting to rape a five-year-old girl will be sentenced according to the Children’s Act. This ruling was made in the Eastern Cape High Court in Makhanda as Judge Motilal Rugunanan found the … Continue reading