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Bubbles Get You Drunk Faster
Elsewhere on this site we have explained the legal limits for alcohol in the bloodstream while driving and what they mean for the drinks you consume on a night out; but given our dismal record for alcohol-related road traffic … Continue reading
Forensic Science Can Protect The Innocent As Well As Convict The Guilty
What is forensic science? Most people, when they hear the word ‘forensics’, automatically think of television programmes like Bones and CSI, or if they are of a certain age they may remember the series that kicked it all off: Quincy … Continue reading
Diversion
Quick answer: diversion is not bail Diversion and bail solve different problems. Bail deals with release from custody while the criminal case continues. Diversion is a criminal-defence outcome where a suitable matter may be directed away from the ordinary trial-and-conviction … Continue reading
2856 Arrested For Drunk Driving
As we head into the final few weeks of the year we’re seeing evidence of the silly season popping up all around us. But along with the year-end office parties, baubles and bunting comes the inevitable reality that some drivers … Continue reading
5 Tips To Prevent Car Break-Ins
Cape Town has been labelled the 20th most violent city in the world by a recent international survey. The article doing the rounds has caused quite a stir, especially for people who live in areas they believe to be safe … Continue reading