Rex v Koenyama (CRI/T/80/2011) [2022] LSHC 96 (7 February 2022)

Rex v Koenyama (CRI/T/80/2011) [2022] LSHC 96 (7 February 2022)

The accused's version of events was found to be highly improbable and lacking in truth, the defence of self-defence was rejected, and the accused was found guilty of murder with extenuating circumstances considered for sentencing.

Citation
[2022] LSHC 96
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Accused: Koenyama Koenyama
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Lesotho
Judgment Date
7 February 2022
Case Number
CRI/T/80/2011
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
guilty of murder with extenuating circumstances
Legal Topics
Murder, Self Defence, Extenuating Circumstances, Sentencing
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Murder Self Defence Extenuating Circumstances Sentencing

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Koenyama Koenyama

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

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 there are extenuating circumstances for sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

The accused's version of events was found to be highly improbable and lacking in truth, the defence of self-defence was rejected, and the accused was found guilty of murder with extenuating circumstances considered for sentencing.

Court Disposition

guilty of murder with extenuating circumstances

Orders

  • Accused found guilty as charged
  • Accused sentenced to 8 years imprisonment without an option of a fine