Our Services
Immediate legal advice after arrest
We offer 24/7 telephonic advice after arrest. Call us on 076 090 7778
Police Bail Assistance
We are available to attend to bail applications at any police station in the Western Cape area.
Formal Court bail applications
We assist with formal bail application in court and argue your case to the level best of our abilities to secure your release.
Consultation with family members
If you or a loved one has been arrested don’t hesitate to contact us. We will attend to your bail application and also represent you at trial proceedings.
Facing Arrest or Detention? Don’t Stay Locked Up!
Secure your release with our expert bail application services, crafted to comply with the Criminal Procedure Act and designed to get you back to your life as quickly as possible.
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Bail Attorney in Cape Town and the Surrounding Areas!
FAQs
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Bail applications are often considered sui generis, meaning they are unique and this is because the purpose of a bail application is to determine whether a person should be released from custody while awaiting trial, based on factors like the seriousness of the offense, flight risk, and the potential danger to society, rather than on the merits of the case itself. Speak with us today for estimated cost.
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- The accused is arrested and taken to the police station.
- The accused is then formally charged and processed. The accused fingerprints are taken and a criminal profile is requested to see if the accused has any previous convictions, pending cases or any outstanding warrants of arrests against his name.
- After the accused’s profile is taken, we make contact with the investigating officer and consult with the prosecutor. The prosecutor will then determine from the investigating officer whether s/he believes that bail should be granted or refused for the accused.
- The Prosecutor will meet the defence attorney and the investigating officer at the police station and set up a night court. A Night court is ‘n application which is made by the attorneys whereby the prosecutor and attorney sets up a after hour bail application at the police station where the accused is kept.
- If the accused qualifies for bail, bail will then be set.
- The accused is released after the bail money has been paid.
- The accused will be warned to come to court on a specified date and bail conditions may be set by the prosecutor.
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You can appeal a refusal of bail to the High Court of South Africa. The appeal is generally heard by a single judge of the High Court. The judge will review the decision made by the lower court to determine if there was an error in law or fact.