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CMY2604 Assignment 1 Semester 2 2024 (669339)- DUE 19 August 2024
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- University Of South Africa
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CMY2604 Assignment1 Semester 2 2024
(669339)- DUE 19
August 2024
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, CMY2604 Assignment 1 Semester 2 2024 (669339)- DUE 19 August 2024
Lawrence is 9 years old and lives with his single mother and three (3) younger siblings
in a shack in an informal settlement. His mother is working long hours trying to provide
for her family, resulting in Lawrence and his siblings often being unsupervised. One
afternoon after school, Lawrence is caught stealing bread and sweets at a shop. He
claims that he was hungry and that he also wanted to give his siblings something to eat.
The shop owner phones the police and Lawrence’s mother is notified.
Question
1 Lawrence’s mother is very worried that her son will have a criminal record. Explain to
her how Lawrence will be handled by the police official and the probation officer. (15)
Question 2
The probation officer will have to do an assessment. Elaborate on the factors that will be
considered during the assessment period. (10)
Question 1: How Lawrence Will Be Handled by the Police Official and the
Probation Officer
Lawrence’s mother is concerned about her son potentially having a criminal record. It’s
important to understand that the South African legal system treats children differently
from adults, especially when it comes to criminal matters. Lawrence, being only 9 years
old, falls under the protection of the Child Justice Act 75 of 2008. This act establishes
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