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by shailen N.
I require details on a first time offence for drinking and driving?
I was stopped at a roadblock for drinking and driving. I had two ciders.
my court date is 21 December 2017.
Do i Require a lawyer? And if so what are the average costs invloved
Category: Criminal Law, Traffic Offenses
Region: South Africa, Gauteng
1 Answer
Hello,
It is your Constitutional right to have a state legal representative assigned to you at hearing at the expense of the state. You do not have to pay for it. However, if you need a private lawyer, you will pay. To determine the legal fees of a private legal representative will depend on several factors including the nature of the offence, the time frame of the matter, experience, etc.