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Understanding a Drunken Driving Case | From Arrest to Court in South Africa
Being arrested for drunken driving is disorienting, and most people have no clear picture of what happens between the roadside and the courtroom. In South ...
Chain of Evidence in Drunk Driving Case Law | Why It Matters in Court
A driving-under-the-influence prosecution under section 65 of the National Road Traffic Act 93 of 1996 rarely turns on whether the accused had been drinking. It ...
How Does The New Drunk Driving Laws Affect Drivers in South Africa?
Drunk driving in South Africa is governed by section 65 of the National Road Traffic Act 93 of 1996, and the framework around it has ...
How Long Does a Drunk Driving Charge Stay on Your Record in South Africa?
A charge of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is more than a traffic ticket. In South Africa it is a criminal offence, ...
What Are The Legal Reasons for a Drink-Driving Case Being Dropped?
Being charged with driving under the influence of alcohol does not always mean a conviction will follow. In South Africa, drink driving is prosecuted under ...
Appearing in Court for Drunk Driving in South Africa? | How to Legally Prepare
Being called to appear in a South African court on a drunk driving charge is something most motorists have never faced before. Between the date ...
How Do I Clear My Criminal Record for Drinking and Driving in South Africa?
A conviction for drinking and driving in South Africa does not end when the fine is paid or the licence suspension lifts. The conviction is ...
Winning a Drunk Driving Case in South Africa | How To Win According To Law?
A drunk driving charge in South Africa is a criminal offence, not a traffic fine you can simply pay and forget. It appears on a ...
Drink Driving vs Drunk Driving | Whats the Difference in DUI SA Law?
South Africans use the phrases “drink driving” and “drunk driving” every day, and they are often assumed to describe two different offences. Drivers ask whether ...