{"id":446,"date":"2022-11-24T12:41:55","date_gmt":"2022-11-24T10:41:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ahslaw-new.digitalzoo.dev\/?p=446"},"modified":"2023-05-08T15:47:06","modified_gmt":"2023-05-08T13:47:06","slug":"bail-applications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ahslaw.co.za\/bail-applications\/","title":{"rendered":"Bail Applications"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"446\" class=\"elementor elementor-446\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-af52ce4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"af52ce4\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ba54b15\" data-id=\"ba54b15\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b23836c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b23836c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 25-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #666666;\"><em>Everyone who is arrested for allegedly committing an offence has the right to be released from detention if the interests of justice permit, subject to reasonable\u00a0conditions<\/em>.\u00a0<strong>Section 35 (1) (f) &#8211;<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Constitution of the Republic of South Africa<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #666666;\"><em>Everyone has the right to freedom and security of the person, which includes the right\u00a0not to be deprived of freedom arbitrarily or without just cause and\u00a0not to be detained without trial.<\/em>\u00a0<strong>Section 12 (1) (a) &amp; (b) &#8211;<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Constitution of the Republic of South Africa<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #666666;\"><strong>CHAPTER 9 OF THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT DICTATES THE DIFFERENT FORMS AND PROCESSES IN RESPECT OF BAIL<\/strong> <strong>APPLICATIONS<\/strong><\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #666666;\"><strong>SECTION 59 OF THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT &#8211; BAIL BEFORE FIRST APPEARANCE (POLICE BAIL)<\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"color: #666666;\">An accused arrested and detained for a minor offense not referred to in Part I or Part II of Schedule 2 <u>may<\/u>, before his or her first appearance be granted released on bail.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #666666;\">The word \u201cmay\u201d creates a discretion by the Police Official to do so. It is therefore imperative, even in what can be regarded as trivial offense, for the accused to brief a competent and knowledgeable defence attorney.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #666666;\">A criminal defence attorney through experience and knowledge would be in a position to place enough pressure on the SAPS for the discretion above to turn in the accused\u2019s favour.<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #666666;\"><strong>SECTION 59A OF THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT &#8211; ATTORNEY-GENERAL MAY AUTHORISE RELEASE ON BAIL (PROSECUTORIAL BAIL)<\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"color: #666666;\">An attorney-general, or a prosecutor authorised thereto in writing by the attorney-general concerned, <u>may<\/u>, in respect of certain less serious offenses referred to in Schedule 7 and after consultation with the investigating officer authorise release of the accused on bail.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #666666;\">Once again because of the discretion created by the word \u201cmay\u201d appointing a competent legal practitioner cannot be over stressed. An on-duty prosecutor has to be convinced to attend the police station in question and that the interest of justice would be served for the detainee to be released on bail.<\/span><\/p><h4 style=\"text-align: justify; line-height: 15.0pt;\"><span style=\"color: #666666;\"><strong>BAIL APPLICATIONS IN COURT (FORMAL BAIL APPLICATIONS)<\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"color: #666666;\">If an accused is detained for an offense for which police or so-called prosecutorial bail is not an option a formal bail application will have to be made in Court, normally at the first appearance.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #666666;\">Care needs to be taken to approach this formal bail application correctly as one only have one chance to get it right. Accused may not bring multiple bail applications if the first application is unsuccessful. One can only bring a second bail application on new facts.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #666666;\">Therefore, ensure you appoint a defence attorney (someone that specialises or has extensive experience in Criminal Matters) and not just a general attorney or legal practitioner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #666666;\">The offence you are charged with may also fall under Schedule 5 or 6 which shifts the burden on you to prove that the interest of justice justifies your release on bail.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #666666;\">Finalising a criminal matter in certain instances can take years. As you don\u2019t want to be incarcerated for such trial period ensure you take bail seriously and obtain an expert defence attorney to assist.<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #666666;\"><strong>CONSIDERATIONS<\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"color: #666666;\">Bail proceedings are non-penal in nature and may not be used to punish a accused. The accused must be informed of his rights including his right to remain silent and should preferably exercise same. Employing an attorney in the early stages of prosecution (including bail proceedings) will ensure that the accused&#8217;s rights remain protected and that his trial is not prejudiced by events leading up to trial.<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #666666;\"><strong>GOLDEN RULES WHEN A PERSON IS ARRESTED.<\/strong><\/span><\/h4><ol><li><span style=\"color: #666666;\">Contact a Legal Representative in the form of a Criminal Defense Attorney immediately.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #666666;\">Make use of your right to remain silent and right to Legal Representation.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #666666;\">Do not admit to any of the charges against you and retain a Professional opinion prior to any admissions.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #666666;\">Be patient and polite especially until your attorney arrives, you can damage your own matter in respect of Police Bail if you are not patient and polite.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #666666;\">Never resist arrest and make your submissions respectfully.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ol><h4><span style=\"color: #666666;\"><strong>WHY MAKE USE OF OUR SERVICES<\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"color: #666666;\">Our Criminal Law matters, including the Bail Proceedings as described above, are handled by our criminal law specialists (Defence Attorneys) experienced in criminal litigation with an in-depth knowledge of all areas related to criminal law and procedure.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-573ef0f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"573ef0f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 style=\"line-height: 15pt; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #666666;\"><strong>FOR URGENT ASSISTANCE OR AFTER HOUR BAIL APPLICATIONS:<\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p style=\"line-height: 15pt; text-align: center;\">Rikus Stander <a href=\"tel:+27 79 840 4717\">079 840 4717<\/a><br \/>Gert Agenbag <a href=\"tel:+27 79 898 1454\">079 898 1454<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everyone who is arrested for allegedly committing an offence has the right to be released from detention if the interests of justice permit, subject to reasonable conditions. 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