R v Hlao (CRI/A 108 of 86) [1986] LSCA 23 (24 March 1986)

R v Hlao (CRI/A 108 of 86) [1986] LSCA 23 (24 March 1986)

The appellant unequivocally pleaded guilty and admitted the facts, including lack of consent; the trial magistrate was correct in entering a plea of guilty and imposing both a fine and imprisonment as permitted by law.

Citation
[1986] LSCA 23
Parties
Appellant: Moriana Hlao; Respondent: Rex
Court
Court of Appeal
Jurisdiction
Lesotho
Judgment Date
24 March 1986
Case Number
CRI/A 108 of 86
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Rape, Plea of Guilty, Sentencing, Consent
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Rape Plea of Guilty Sentencing Consent

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Parties

Moriana Hlao

Appellant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial magistrate erred in entering a plea of guilty
  2. 2 Whether the complainant's age was proved
  3. 3 Whether the statement of facts differed materially from medical evidence

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant unequivocally pleaded guilty and admitted the facts, including lack of consent; the trial magistrate was correct in entering a plea of guilty and imposing both a fine and imprisonment as permitted by law.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Conviction and sentence affirmed