R v Matankole (CRI/T 5 of 80) [1980] LSHC 35 (16 May 1980)

R v Matankole (CRI/T 5 of 80) [1980] LSHC 35 (16 May 1980)

The court found that the accused's version was manifestly false and inconsistent with the evidence. The nature and extent of the injuries, lack of credible self-defence, and absence of injuries on the accused led to the conclusion that the accused intentionally killed the deceased. The Crown proved its case beyond...

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Citation
[1980] LSHC 35
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Accused: Letima Matankole
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Lesotho
Judgment Date
16 May 1980
Case Number
CRI/T 5 of 80
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment After Full Trial
Outcome
Conviction for murder with extenuating circumstances; sentenced to 13 years imprisonment.
Legal Topics
Murder, Self Defence, Evidence Assessment, Sentencing
Source Language
english
Criminal Law Murder Self Defence Evidence Assessment Sentencing

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Letima Matankole

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment After Full Trial

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused unlawfully and intentionally killed the deceased
  2. 2 Whether the accused acted in self-defence
  3. 3 Whether the Crown proved its case beyond reasonable doubt

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the accused's version was manifestly false and inconsistent with the evidence. The nature and extent of the injuries, lack of credible self-defence, and absence of injuries on the accused led to the conclusion that the accused intentionally killed the deceased. The Crown proved its case beyond reasonable doubt.

Court Disposition

Conviction for murder with extenuating circumstances; sentenced to 13 years imprisonment.

Orders

  • Accused sentenced to 13 years imprisonment.