R v Mamkoe and Another (CRI/A 59 of 78) [1980] LSHC 10 (4 February 1980)

R v Mamkoe and Another (CRI/A 59 of 78) [1980] LSHC 10 (4 February 1980)

The identification evidence was reliable and properly admitted; the circumstantial evidence corroborated the identification, and the conviction was supported beyond reasonable doubt.

Citation
[1980] LSHC 10
Parties
1st Appellant: Motlatsi Mamkoe; 2nd Appellant: Shale Seoehlana; Respondent: Rex
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Lesotho
Judgment Date
4 February 1980
Case Number
CRI/A 59 of 78
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; conviction and sentence upheld
Legal Topics
Robbery, Identification Evidence, Sentencing
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Robbery Identification Evidence Sentencing

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Parties

Motlatsi Mamkoe

1st Appellant

Shale Seoehlana

2nd Appellant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the identification of the appellants was reliable and lawful
  2. 2 Whether the conviction was supported by sufficient evidence
  3. 3 Whether the sentence imposed was proper

Ratio Decidendi

The identification evidence was reliable and properly admitted; the circumstantial evidence corroborated the identification, and the conviction was supported beyond reasonable doubt.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; conviction and sentence upheld

Orders

  • Appeal against conviction is dismissed
  • Sentences of two years imprisonment for each appellant to stand