If you decide to claim trial to the charge, the case is fixed for a Pre-Trial Conference (PTC). At the PTC, the Court will ask about matters that need to be resolved and fix a date for trial after outstanding issues are ironed out. You may need to furnish Court bail. If the case is one that falls …
Can you ask for instalment payments of a fine?
You may apply to the court to pay the fine(s) imposed by instalments. If the Court does not grant your application, you will have to serve the default imprisonment sentence if you are unable to pay the fine in full. In cases where the Court grants instalment payments and you fail to pay the …
What if you disagree with the decision of the Court to convict you after the trial?
If you are not satisfied either with your sentence or conviction or both, you can file an appeal to the High Court. You have 14 days from the date of the conviction or sentence to file the appeal.Generally, you can only appeal against the sentence if you have already pleaded guilty to the …
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What is the procedure at a trial?
The procedure at the trial follows a process like this: The Prosecution should state the nature of the offence you have been charged with and the evidence that he/she is relying on to prove that you are guilty. The Prosecution may examine its witnesses, who can be cross-examined by your lawyer. …
What happens at your Criminal trial?
If you claim trial, you are expected to bring along evidence including witnesses (if any) in support of your defence on the day of the trial.At the end of the trial, the Court will decide whether you are guilty. If the Court finds that you are guilty of the offence, you will be asked if you have …
What happens if you claim trial?
The Court will fix the case for a pre-trial conference. The purpose of the pre-trial conference is to ascertain if a case is ready for trial. At the pre-trial conference, you will be asked on the number of witness you will be calling in support of your defence. Once the case is ready for trial, …