Moaki v R (CRI/A 61 of 91) [1995] LSCA 185 (24 November 1995)

Moaki v R (CRI/A 61 of 91) [1995] LSCA 185 (24 November 1995)

The conviction was supported by credible and consistent evidence from the complainant and other witnesses. The trial court properly exercised its discretion in sentencing, and there was no misdirection or irregularity warranting appellate interference.

Citation
[1995] LSCA 185
Parties
Appellant: Paki Moaki; Respondent: Rex
Court
Court of Appeal
Jurisdiction
Lesotho
Judgment Date
24 November 1995
Case Number
CRI/A 61 of 91
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Common Assault, Sentencing, Appeal Procedure
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Common Assault Sentencing Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Paki Moaki

Appellant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the conviction for common assault was proper
  2. 2 Whether the sentence imposed was appropriate

Ratio Decidendi

The conviction was supported by credible and consistent evidence from the complainant and other witnesses. The trial court properly exercised its discretion in sentencing, and there was no misdirection or irregularity warranting appellate interference.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • conviction and sentence confirmed