What Are Schedule 7 Offences?

Schedule 7 offences encompass serious crimes within South African law that could qualify for prosecutorial bail, and Burger Huyser Attorneys are the experts in dealing with such offences. These include public violence, culpable homicide, and specific sexual offences as defined by the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act.

Other Schedule 7 crimes comprise assault resulting in grievous bodily harm without domestic elements, housebreaking with intent to commit further crimes, and malicious damage to property. Theft, robbery without aggravating circumstances, and certain fraud-related offenses are also included, provided the value involved doesn’t exceed R20,000.

Drug possession laws and crimes involving extortion, forgery, or uttering also fall under this category if the amount concerned is below the monetary threshold. Moreover, any attempt or conspiracy to commit these crimes is similarly classified.

For individuals facing such serious allegations, Burger Huyser Attorneys provide knowledgeable guidance on navigating the legal complexities and assisting with bail applications where possible.