Lekhooane v R (CRI/A 19 of 94) [1995] LSCA 31 (9 February 1995)
The court held that although there were irregularities in the proceedings below, they did not amount to a miscarriage of justice. The admitted facts established the offence, and the conviction and sentence were confirmed.
- Citation
- [1995] LSCA 31
- Parties
- Appellant: Mathibeli Lekhooane; Respondent: Rex
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Jurisdiction
- Lesotho
- Judgment Date
- 9 February 1995
- Case Number
- CRI/A 19 of 94
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Rape, Plea of Guilty, Procedure on Plea, Irregularity in Proceedings, Protection of Minors
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Mathibeli Lekhooane
Appellant
Rex
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the magistrate erred in convicting the appellant on a plea of guilty despite certain denials by the appellant
- 2 Whether the irregularities in the proceedings amounted to a miscarriage of justice
Ratio Decidendi
The court held that although there were irregularities in the proceedings below, they did not amount to a miscarriage of justice. The admitted facts established the offence, and the conviction and sentence were confirmed.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
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