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What Are the Implications of Search & Seizure? | Criminal Procedure Act Explained
Search and seizure in South Africa is controlled by sections 20 to 22 of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977. In general, the police ...
Common Assault in South Africa | Punishment, Meaning & Penalties
Common assault in South Africa is the unlawful and intentional application of force to another person, or a threat of imminent force, without serious injury. ...
Culpable Homicide in South Africa | Meaning, Sentence & Legal Guide
Culpable homicide is the unlawful, negligent killing of another person. Unlike murder, it does not require intention to kill, only that a reasonable person would ...
How Long Can a Tenant Stay Without Paying Rent in South Africa? | Legal Guide
A tenant who stops paying rent may legally stay in the property until a court grants an eviction order and it is executed, no matter ...
Assault GBH: 1st Offence in South Africa | Your Legal Guide and Defence
Ons help ook graag in Afrikaans – skakel gerus met Otrebski Attorneys vir regsbyedra in u eie taal. Assault with intent to inflict grievous bodily ...
What Are the Legal Implications of Drinking and Driving in South Africa?
Ons help ook graag in Afrikaans – skakel gerus met Otrebski Attorneys vir regsbyedra in u eie taal. Driving with a blood alcohol concentration over ...
Schedule 1 Offences in South Africa | Complete List Explained
Ons help ook graag in Afrikaans – skakel gerus met Otrebski Attorneys vir regsbyedra in u eie taal. Schedule 1 of the Criminal Procedure Act ...
How Much Does It Cost to Register a Trust in South Africa?
Ons help ook graag in Afrikaans – skakel gerus met Otrebski Attorneys vir regsbyedra in u eie taal. Registering a trust in South Africa typically ...
Elements of a Crime in South Africa | The 4 Elements Explained
Ons help ook graag in Afrikaans – skakel gerus met Otrebski Attorneys vir regsbyedra in u eie taal. South African criminal law recognises four elements ...