Today, we are talking about mitigation pleas and specifically, psychiatric report. What exactly is a psychiatric report? What does it contain? How is it helpful to mention it in your mitigation plea?One of the things that you can talk about and have in your mitigation plea to show to the court …
Mitigation Plea (Personal Profile)
Today, we’re talking about mitigation pleas. And specifically, the information relating to your personal profile, your personal background, your personal circumstances. What should you talk about, and why should you talk about it?If you’re charged in court with a criminal offence, and you’re …
First Court Hearing
Today, we are talking about your first appearance in court, what takes place at your first appearance, what are you allowed to do and what should you look out for.If you are charged with a criminal offence and you are asked to attend court, the court ultimately needs to decide whether you are …
Police Adjournment
Today, we’re talking about adjournments in a criminal case. If you attending court or involved in a criminal case that’s ongoing, how do you ask for an adjournment? Under what circumstances will a court allow you to have more time?If you are involved in an ongoing criminal case in court, but you …
Police Bail
Today, we’re talking about bail.A person can be released on bail in 2 situations: when he is charged or involved in an investigation for a bailable or non-bailable offence.For a bailable offence, the person is entitled to bail as a right. However, for a non-bailable offence the person …
Police Custody
Today, we’re talking about custody and what happens after you’ve been taken into custody by the police or enforcement officers after an arrestSo, what exactly happens after a person is arrested? He or she is usually interviewed by the investigators. After which a statement is recorded.The …