Criminal elements can have a devastating effect on your life. Mashitisho Attorneys are experts in criminal law. We strive to find the most effective approach to help you and your family cope with criminal problems.
You and your family will be given the best criminal defence we can provide if you are charged with a crime. Criminal law is built on common law, case law, and statute, and the standard of proof is beyond a reasonable doubt. Daily, opportunistic criminals commit new criminal offences, and we keep track of the most recent advances in the law to maintain our clients informed. Mashitisho Attorneys, Johannesburg’s leading criminal lawyers, are well-informed on criminal law.
Our Criminal Law Services
Johannesburg & Gauteng criminal lawyers can assist you with a wide range of criminal law issues, because mastering so many divergent subjects can be challenging. Here is a list of all the areas in which we can assist you:
Assault
Assault is a broad term for a violent act against another person. Assault charges can range from simple misdemeanors to serious felonies depending on the circumstances. Assault charges often depend on the severity of the injuries sustained, the type of weapon used, and the relationship between the assailant and the victim.
Bail Applications
You do not have to stay in prison until brought to court for a first appearance. Your right to an attorney and the right not to be deprived of your freedom without just cause are protected by both the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1957 (CPA) and the Constitution. Also bear in mind that according to the Constitution you are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Criminal Record Expungement
Expungement is a procedure by which a criminal record is lawfully removed from the National Criminal Register. Similar terms used to describe this process is terms such as wipe out criminal record or delete a record or erase a criminal record. All these terms refer to the same process and procedure which is the expungement of a criminal record from your name. This is the removal of a criminal record from your name.
Reckless & Negligent Driving
If you face a charge of reckless or negligent driving, you need to speak to one of our experienced criminal defence attorneys at Mashitisho Attorneys in Johannesburg. We will review the facts of your case and determine if the charges against you were unjust. We will work with you to build a strong defense and fight for your rights.
Drug Possession
Being charged with drug possession is very serious and can have major consequences. This is because the possession of drugs or dealing in drugs are considered serious crimes in South Africa. Should the police find you in possession of illegal drugs, the court is unlikely to show you much mercy. If you are arrested, the investigating officer will take you into custody and you will be held in the police cells until you are charged or until you are granted bail.
SAPS Clearance Records
A police clearance certificate is a document issued by the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) Criminal Record and Crime Scene Management stating whether or not any criminal offence has been recorded against a person.A Police Clearance Certificate serves the purpose in clarifying your criminal statuses such as easing the visa application process, emigration purposes, or security declaration of any form by an individual in the country or abroad.
