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Criminal Law [2019] ZAWCHC 68

S v Matross (47/2019)

S v Matross (47/2019) [2019] ZAWCHC 68; 2019 (2) SACR 331 (WCC) (13 June 2019)

Court
Western Cape High Court, Cape Town
Case number
47/2019
Judges
Francis, Henney

The court found that the accused was not properly informed of the consequences of paying an admission of guilt fine, specifically that it would result in a criminal record. Section 56(1)(d) of the Criminal Procedure Act imposes a duty on the police officer to explain the import and significance of the written notice, including the serious consequences of payment. The failure to provide this explanation constitutes a procedural irregularity and a failure of justice. The court held that the admission of guilt fine and the resultant criminal record must be set aside as they were not in accordanc…

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  • Admission Of Guilt Fine
  • Criminal Record
  • Fair Trial Rights
  • Section 56 Criminal Procedure Act
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Criminal Law [2017] ZAGPPHC 175

S v Rademeyer (A186/17)

S v Rademeyer (A186/17) [2017] ZAGPPHC 175 (12 April 2017)

Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
A186/17
Judges
P M Mabuse, W R C Prinsloo

The court held that there is no statutory duty on police officers under section 56 of the Criminal Procedure Act to warn accused persons of the full consequences of paying an admission of guilt fine, including the resulting criminal record. The accused was properly informed of her constitutional rights and the process, and her admission of guilt and payment of the fine were voluntary. She did not allege that she was misled, coerced, or that her admission was mistaken. The desire to set aside the conviction arose only after she became aware of the criminal record, not due to any procedural irr…

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  • Admission Of Guilt Fine
  • Criminal Record
  • Section 56 Criminal Procedure Act
  • Section 57 Criminal Procedure Act
  • Constitutional Rights
  • Review Proceedings
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