Does paying an admission of guilt fine leave you with a permanent criminal record? by Dr Max Loubser
In 2010 a dispute between two hawkers, involving slaps and pushing, resulted in one of them, Lloyd Madhinha, being arrested, having his fingerprints taken, and charged with assault. The police then gave him a written J534 notice with a note saying that he could admit guilt and pay a R500 fine without a court appearance. …