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Drunk Driving Accidents in South Africa | Legal Consequences and What to Do

A drunk driving accident is where a routine traffic offence turns into something far more serious. South Africa prosecutes driving under the influence under section ...
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Drunk Driving Sentences | What Penalties Can You Face in South Africa?

A conviction for drunk driving in South Africa does not end at the courtroom door. Beyond the immediate fine or prison term, the sentence stays ...
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Drunk Driving in South Africa | A Legal Guide to Limits, Arrests & Penalties

Driving under the influence of alcohol is treated as a serious criminal offence in South Africa, not as a traffic infringement. It is prosecuted under ...

Understanding Drunk Driving Charges & Consequences in South African Law

Drunk driving is one of the most commonly prosecuted criminal offences in South Africa, and a charge under section 65 of the National Road Traffic ...
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What Happens If You are a First-Time Drunk Driving Offender in South Africa?

Being arrested for drunk driving for the first time is unsettling for any motorist in South Africa. The flashing blue lights, a breathalyser held out ...
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Drunk Driving Blood Testing in South Africa | What Happens After a DUI Arrest?

Being arrested for drunk driving in South Africa usually ends with a needle in your arm. Once the breathalyzer at the roadside or the police ...
What does a criminal lawyer do in South Africa?

What Does a Criminal Lawyer Do in South Africa?

A criminal lawyer in South Africa represents and advises a person who is being investigated, arrested, or prosecuted for a crime. The work runs from ...

What Is a Prosecuting Attorney? | Duties & Roles Explained

A prosecuting attorney, more commonly called a public prosecutor in South Africa, is the lawyer who brings and conducts a criminal case on behalf of ...
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What Are The Reasons to Oppose Bail in South Africa?

Bail lets an arrested person remain out of custody while their criminal case is pending, but release before trial is never automatic in South African ...