R v Motake (CRI/A 81 of 79) [1980] LSHC 13 (18 February 1980)

The facts accepted by the appellant were sufficient to support a conviction for theft, and the sentence imposed was not excessive given the circumstances.

Citation: [1980] LSHC 13
Parties: Appellant: Pontso Motake; Respondent: Rex
Court: High Court
Jurisdiction: Lesotho
Judgment Date: 18 February 1980
Case Number: CRI/A 81 of 79
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Theft, Sentencing, Public Service Offences
Source Language: English

Criminal Law Theft Sentencing Public Service Offences

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Parties

Pontso Motake

Appellant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

1 Whether the statement of facts disclosed the offence of theft
2 Whether the sentence imposed was appropriate

Ratio Decidendi

The facts accepted by the appellant were sufficient to support a conviction for theft, and the sentence imposed was not excessive given the circumstances.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed