R v MD (NA No.) [1983] LSCA 72 (20 July 1983)

R v MD (NA No.) [1983] LSCA 72 (20 July 1983)

The evidence overwhelmingly established that the appellant drove at excessive speed and on the wrong side of the road, resulting in a collision. The trial court's acceptance of the prosecution's version and rejection of the appellant's explanation was reasonable and justified the conviction.

Citation
[1983] LSCA 72
Parties
Appellant: Thabiso Md; Respondent: Rex
Court
Court of Appeal
Jurisdiction
Lesotho
Judgment Date
20 July 1983
Case Number
NA No.
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; conviction and sentence upheld.
Legal Topics
Reckless Driving, Negligence, Appeals
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Traffic Law Reckless Driving Negligence Appeals

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Parties

Thabiso Md

Appellant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the conviction for reckless or negligent driving was supported by the weight of evidence

Ratio Decidendi

The evidence overwhelmingly established that the appellant drove at excessive speed and on the wrong side of the road, resulting in a collision. The trial court's acceptance of the prosecution's version and rejection of the appellant's explanation was reasonable and justified the conviction.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; conviction and sentence upheld.