R v Mantsoe (CRI/A 69 of 87) [1988] LSHC 34 (4 March 1988)

R v Mantsoe (CRI/A 69 of 87) [1988] LSHC 34 (4 March 1988)

The appellant was negligent for failing to keep a proper lookout for pedestrians, and the trial court was correct in convicting him on the alternative charge of negligent driving. The suspension of the driving licence was mandatory under the law.

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Citation
[1988] LSHC 34
Parties
Appellant: Khojane Nkholi Mantsoe; Respondent: Rex
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Lesotho
Judgment Date
4 March 1988
Case Number
CRI/A 69 of 87
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Culpable Homicide, Negligent Driving, Failure to Remain at Accident Scene, Suspension of Driving Licence
Source Language
english
Criminal Law Road Traffic Law Culpable Homicide Negligent Driving Failure to Remain at Accident Scene Suspension of Driving Licence

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Parties

Khojane Nkholi Mantsoe

Appellant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant was negligent in causing the death of the deceased by driving
  2. 2 Whether the conviction on the alternative charge of negligent driving was proper
  3. 3 Whether the suspension of the appellant's driving licence was mandatory under the law

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant was negligent for failing to keep a proper lookout for pedestrians, and the trial court was correct in convicting him on the alternative charge of negligent driving. The suspension of the driving licence was mandatory under the law.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Conviction on alternative charge of negligent driving upheld
  • Order suspending appellant's driving licence for 6 months confirmed