Rex V Realeboha Ramanganya (CRI/T/0007/2021) [2023] LSHC 2 (8 February 2023)

The accused was found guilty of culpable homicide on his own plea, as the summary of evidence disclosed all essential elements of the offence, and there was no evidence of intention to kill.

Citation: [2023] LSHC 2
Parties: Applicant: Rex; Respondent: Realeboha Ramanganye
Court: High Court
Jurisdiction: Lesotho
Judgment Date: 8 February 2023 16 February 2023 8 February 2023
Case Number: CRI/T/0007/2021
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Judgment After Plea and Sentencing
Outcome: Conviction and sentence
Legal Topics: Culpable Homicide, Plea Bargaining, Sentencing
Source Language: English

Criminal Law Culpable Homicide Plea Bargaining Sentencing

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Parties

Rex

Applicant

Realeboha Ramanganye

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment After Plea and Sentencing

Legal Issues

1 Whether the accused is guilty of culpable homicide based on the plea and summary of evidence
2 Whether the summary of evidence discloses all elements of the offence
3 Appropriate sentence for culpable homicide

Ratio Decidendi

The accused was found guilty of culpable homicide on his own plea, as the summary of evidence disclosed all essential elements of the offence, and there was no evidence of intention to kill.

Court Disposition

Conviction and sentence

Orders

Accused sentenced to 6 years imprisonment, half suspended for 3 years on condition of no further conviction for violent offences during suspension period.