R v Mothea (CRI/A 8 of 86) [1986] LSCA 67 (2 June 1986)

R v Mothea (CRI/A 8 of 86) [1986] LSCA 67 (2 June 1986)

The conviction for attempted murder was upheld because the appellant expressed intent to kill and discharged a firearm at the complainants, and the trial court's credibility findings were not materially undermined by minor discrepancies.

Citation
[1986] LSCA 67
Parties
Appellant: Paramente Mothea; Respondent: Rex
Court
Court of Appeal
Jurisdiction
Lesotho
Judgment Date
2 June 1986
Case Number
CRI/A 8 of 86
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Attempted Murder, Use of Firearms, Credibility of Witnesses, Appeals Against Conviction and Sentence
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Attempted Murder Use of Firearms Credibility of Witnesses Appeals Against Conviction and Sentence

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Parties

Paramente Mothea

Appellant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the conviction for attempted murder was supported by the evidence
  2. 2 Whether the sentence imposed was appropriate

Ratio Decidendi

The conviction for attempted murder was upheld because the appellant expressed intent to kill and discharged a firearm at the complainants, and the trial court's credibility findings were not materially undermined by minor discrepancies.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal against both conviction and sentence is dismissed.