Criminal law deals with offences prosecuted by the State. A person who has been arrested, or who expects to be charged, may need advice before the first court appearance and as the case continues.
Tsotetsi Attorneys assists people with criminal matters. That includes advice on the charge, bail applications, court appearances and trials. Being charged is not a conviction. The result depends on the evidence and on the law that applies to the particular case.
How Tsotetsi Attorneys can assist
- Advice after an arrest, or when a charge is being investigated
- Bail applications
- Representation at court appearances
- Criminal trials
- Advice during the course of criminal proceedings
Criminal trials
Where a matter proceeds to trial, the firm can represent an accused person and appear in the relevant court where instructed. The course of a trial depends on the charge and on the issues in dispute.
What to expect
Every matter is different. The steps below are a general outline, not a fixed process for every case.
- Initial consultation
- Assessment of the charge and the circumstances
- Review of the information that is available
- Advice on the options that may be open
- Representation in court where the firm is instructed