Monyane v R (CRI/A 20 of 2000) [2000] LSCA 150 (28 December 2000)

Monyane v R (CRI/A 20 of 2000) [2000] LSCA 150 (28 December 2000)

The conviction was quashed because the charge and facts did not specify or prove the manner of recklessness or negligence, and the sentence was imposed without reasons or reference to the statutory framework.

Citation
[2000] LSCA 150
Parties
Appellant: Semano Monyane; Respondent: Rex
Court
Court of Appeal
Jurisdiction
Lesotho
Judgment Date
28 December 2000
Case Number
CRI/A 20 of 2000
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
appeal allowed; conviction and sentence quashed
Legal Topics
Reckless Driving, Negligent Driving, Formulation of Charges, Sentencing, Plea of Guilty
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Traffic Law Reckless Driving Negligent Driving Formulation of Charges Sentencing Plea of Guilty

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Parties

Semano Monyane

Appellant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the conviction for contravening Section 90(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1981 was proper given the lack of particulars of recklessness or negligence in the charge and facts.
  2. 2 Whether the sentence imposed was lawful and supported by reasons.

Ratio Decidendi

The conviction was quashed because the charge and facts did not specify or prove the manner of recklessness or negligence, and the sentence was imposed without reasons or reference to the statutory framework.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed; conviction and sentence quashed

Orders

  • Conviction quashed
  • Sentence set aside