Lefaso v R (C of A (CRI) 7 of 1989) [1990] LSCA 25 (26 January 1990)

Lefaso v R (C of A (CRI) 7 of 1989) [1990] LSCA 25 (26 January 1990)

The appellant was properly identified by two credible eyewitnesses under adequate lighting and proximity, and his alibi was not substantiated or put to the Crown witnesses. No extenuating circumstances were proved. The conviction and sentence were correct.

Citation
[1990] LSCA 25
Parties
Appellant: Naro Lefaso; Respondent: Rex
Court
Court of Appeal
Jurisdiction
Lesotho
Judgment Date
26 January 1990
Case Number
C of A (CRI) 7 of 1989
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Murder, Identification Evidence, Alibi, Extenuating Circumstances
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Murder Identification Evidence Alibi Extenuating Circumstances

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Parties

Naro Lefaso

Appellant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant was properly identified as the perpetrator of the murder
  2. 2 Whether the appellant's alibi raised reasonable doubt
  3. 3 Whether extenuating circumstances existed to reduce the moral or legal guilt

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant was properly identified by two credible eyewitnesses under adequate lighting and proximity, and his alibi was not substantiated or put to the Crown witnesses. No extenuating circumstances were proved. The conviction and sentence were correct.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Conviction and sentence of death for murder affirmed.