Molise & Others v R (CRI/A 25 of 2000) [2000] LSCA 155 (15 December 2000)

Molise & Others v R (CRI/A 25 of 2000) [2000] LSCA 155 (15 December 2000)

Given the seriousness of the offence, the injuries inflicted, and the lack of remorse, the sentence of twelve months imprisonment without an option of a fine is appropriate and not excessive.

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Citation
[2000] LSCA 155
Parties
Appellant: Sefoli Molise; Appellant: Maphela Molise; Appellant: Pitso Molise; Respondent: Rex
Court
Court of Appeal
Jurisdiction
Lesotho
Judgment Date
15 December 2000
Case Number
CRI/A 25 of 2000
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Assault With Intent to Do Grievous Bodily Harm, Sentencing, Mitigation
Source Language
english
Criminal Law Assault With Intent to Do Grievous Bodily Harm Sentencing Mitigation

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Parties

Sefoli Molise

Appellant

Maphela Molise

Appellant

Pitso Molise

Appellant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence of twelve months imprisonment without an option of a fine was excessive for assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of the offence, the injuries inflicted, and the lack of remorse, the sentence of twelve months imprisonment without an option of a fine is appropriate and not excessive.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed