Criminal Law

In South Africa, life imprisonment is the most severe punishment that can be imposed on a convicted criminal. A life sentence means that the individual will remain imprisoned for the rest of their natural life unless granted parole by the President or a court of law. Life imprisonment is reserved for the most serious offences, […]

Being arrested is a stressful experience and therefore it is important to know your rights and what steps you can take to protect yourself. Section 35 of the Constitution sets out the various rights that a accused person has when he or she is arrested. First of all, you have the right to legal representation