Legal Question in Criminal Law in South Africa

Enter your question here...Can i be jailed for breaking a restraining order if i was prevoked


Asked on 2/03/12, 3:53 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Melcom Smit Smit and Associates

Good afternoon,

The penalty as to the crime will be ascertained by the magistrate, but if it was a minor infraction, the judge will likely be lenient with its sentence. If it was a minor infraction - expect a fine and a reprimand.

Kind Regards,

Dr M Smit

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Answered on 2/09/12, 8:11 am


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