In Complete Judgement (CRI/T 20 of 94) [1995] LSCA 169 (30 October 1995)

In Complete Judgement (CRI/T 20 of 94) [1995] LSCA 169 (30 October 1995)

The accused was found guilty based on circumstantial evidence, corroborated by credible witness testimony and voluntary admissions, with no credible alibi. Extenuating circumstances were found due to emotional stress, provocation, and youthfulness, justifying a lesser sentence.

Citation
[1995] LSCA 169
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Accused: Tlokotsi Raseotsana
Court
Court of Appeal
Jurisdiction
Lesotho
Judgment Date
30 October 1995
Case Number
CRI/T 20 of 94
Procedural Posture
Criminal Trial / Judgment
Outcome
Guilty of murder on both counts; extenuating circumstances found; sentenced to concurrent imprisonment terms.
Legal Topics
Murder, Extenuating Circumstances, Evidence (circumstantial and Admissions)
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Murder Extenuating Circumstances Evidence (circumstantial and Admissions)

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Tlokotsi Raseotsana

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal Trial / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused unlawfully and intentionally killed Mpho Raseotsana and Mpae Raseotsana
  2. 2 Whether the accused's admissions were admissible and voluntary
  3. 3 Whether there were extenuating circumstances justifying a lesser sentence

Ratio Decidendi

The accused was found guilty based on circumstantial evidence, corroborated by credible witness testimony and voluntary admissions, with no credible alibi. Extenuating circumstances were found due to emotional stress, provocation, and youthfulness, justifying a lesser sentence.

Court Disposition

Guilty of murder on both counts; extenuating circumstances found; sentenced to concurrent imprisonment terms.

Orders

  • Accused convicted of murder on Count 1 and Count 2
  • Accused sentenced to twelve (12) years' imprisonment on each count, sentences to run concurrently