R v Mokoma (CRI/A 97 of 86) [1986] LSCA 160 (10 December 1986)

R v Mokoma (CRI/A 97 of 86) [1986] LSCA 160 (10 December 1986)

The appellant admitted the facts constituting rape and did not deny the offence; his claim of police deception regarding sentence does not invalidate the conviction or sentence. The sentence imposed was lenient compared to the statutory maximum.

Citation
[1986] LSCA 160
Parties
Appellant: Khobohelo Mokoma; Respondent: Rex
Court
Court of Appeal
Jurisdiction
Lesotho
Judgment Date
10 December 1986
Case Number
CRI/A 97 of 86
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Rape, Plea of Guilty, Sentencing, Appeal Procedure
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Rape Plea of Guilty Sentencing Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Khobohelo Mokoma

Appellant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant's guilty plea was valid and voluntary
  2. 2 Whether the sentence imposed was appropriate for the offence of rape

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant admitted the facts constituting rape and did not deny the offence; his claim of police deception regarding sentence does not invalidate the conviction or sentence. The sentence imposed was lenient compared to the statutory maximum.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal against conviction and sentence summarily dismissed.