Asked by Anonymous on 24-01-2021 16:56:16
Question posted in the General Law category relating to Eastern Cape
Good afternoon.I my husband has been sent to Kokstad maximum prison yesterday after being found in possession of a phone and having made a WhatsApp video which went viral.He is current serving a 26 year sentence..of which he served 9.We have lauched an appeal with an advocate.The court date is in April.My question: Is there any way that we can fight him having been sent to Kokstad Maximum.Isit wirth mentioning to the advocate to try to assist in this regard.I must point out that he has been found having a phone twice..but was not charged for it.
Many thanks
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