R v Mohloki (CRI/A 10 of 80) [1980] LSHC 20 (28 March 1980)

R v Mohloki (CRI/A 10 of 80) [1980] LSHC 20 (28 March 1980)

The appellant admitted facts that proved theft by false pretences beyond reasonable doubt; his plea was voluntary and not coerced.

Citation
[1980] LSHC 20
Parties
Appellant: Lesole Moeketsi Paul Mohloki; Respondent: Rex
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Lesotho
Judgment Date
28 March 1980
Case Number
CRI/A 10 of 80
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Theft, False Pretences, Fraud, Plea Procedure, Amendment of Charge
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Theft False Pretences Fraud Plea Procedure Amendment of Charge

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Parties

Lesole Moeketsi Paul Mohloki

Appellant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether there was evidence to prove theft by false pretences
  2. 2 Whether the appellant's guilty plea was coerced

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant admitted facts that proved theft by false pretences beyond reasonable doubt; his plea was voluntary and not coerced.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Conviction and sentence of the lower court upheld