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What to do to privately prosecute?

10 February 2017

In 2016 my son was assaulted in ‘n bar, however the state decided not to prosecute the particular person. Lately... I’ve heard a lot in the news about private prosecution. How does it work?  

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When will my petty theft record disappear?

09 November 2016

I have recently completed my tertiary education and I am now looking for work, but I can’t get any because... I have a criminal record. The record was for petty theft that I commited more than ten years ago and for which I received a R500 fine. Can my criminal record be removed?

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Coming to the rescue: Hero or villain?

14 January 2016,  Julie Maynard

When another person’s life is in danger, what does the law say about coming to the rescue? Can you claim... private defence? This article looks at the legal principles relevant to the defence of private defence when you act in defence of another person (as opposed to yourself).

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The legal principles that apply to the granting of bail

02 September 2015

The daily news in South Africa has stories relating when someone has been granted bail, or refused same. This often... leaves the average audience confused and bewildered – why him? But he is charged with a serious crime? How can this happen. All of this arises from a lack of understanding of the legal principle that apply to bail in our law and this articles seeks to shed some light.

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Legal principles relating to sentencing criminal offenders

02 September 2015

The passing of sentences on criminal offenders is a common cause of public outcry. Many people do not understand how... our courts determine an appropriate sentence in particular cases and especially why sentences can vary greatly. This article sheds some light on the relevant legal principles applicable to sentencing criminal offenders.

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My son has been arrested... what now?

06 August 2015

I recently heard from a friend that her son had been arrested for drunk driving and that it had been... quite a traumatic experience for the family to get their son released on bail. I have to admit I know nothing about bail and I am worried that I won’t know what to do to help my own child should he or she be arrested one day. How does bail work and what should I know? 

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Search warrants and my rights

19 October 2014

It’s Friday afternoon and you’ve just gotten home after a busy week with the prospect of a relaxing weekend ahead.... Suddenly there’s a loud knock on the door. You open the door to find a police officer on your doorstep. The police officer greets you formally and informs you that he wants to search your property as the police have received a tip-off of stolen contraband being kept in your house and that if you don’t provide consent, he will come back with a search warrant. What should you do?

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