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Rex V Molahlehi Mahlalela (CRI/T/0062/2024) [2025] LSHC 16 (6 February 2025)
The High Court of Lesotho convicted the accused of culpable homicide after a guilty plea was accepted and imposed eight years’ imprisonment, suspended for three years.
R v Mabusetsa (CRI/T 107 of 99) [2001] LSCA 110 (13 November 2001)
The High Court of Lesotho accepted a plea of guilty to culpable homicide on a murder charge and sentenced the accused to six years' imprisonment.
R v Mohanoe (CRI/T 58 of 2000) [2001] LSCA 85 (22 May 2001)
The High Court of Lesotho accepted a plea of guilty to assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm on a murder charge and imposed a fine or jail term.
R v Bolofo (CRI/T 1 of 97) [1997] LSHC 29 (12 March 1997)
High Court of Lesotho sentencing decision for sedition arising from a Radio Lesotho broadcast announcing the alleged overthrow of government.
R v Mothe (CRI/T 8 of 93) [1995] LSCA 126 (30 August 1995)
The High Court of Lesotho accepted a guilty plea to culpable homicide on a murder charge and convicted the accused without hearing evidence.
R v Nchoela (CRI/T 43 of 91) [1991] LSCA 132 (22 October 1991)
The High Court of Lesotho accepted a plea of guilty to culpable homicide on a murder charge and sentenced the accused to six years' imprisonment, half suspended.
R v Sepiriti and Others (CRI/T 78 of 89) [1990] LSCA 140 (22 August 1990)
The accused's actions resulted in the death of the deceased and injuries to the complainants, but the Crown accepted pleas to culpable homicide and common assault based on the facts and mitigating circumstances. Sentences were imposed accordingly, considering the severity of the offences and the personal circumstances of the accused.
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R v Mokoena; R v Khesuoe (CRI/T/48/89) [1990] LSCA 47 (12 February 1990)
A Lesotho High Court judgment on a plea to murder charges, holding that a guilty plea to culpable homicide could be accepted and sentencing the accused to four years.
R v Mokoena (CRI/T 48 of 89) [1990] LSCA 44 (12 February 1990)
The High Court of Lesotho convicted the accused of culpable homicide after the Crown accepted his guilty plea as a competent verdict on a murder charge.
R v Khesuoe (CRI/T 37 of 89) [1990] LSCA 45 (12 February 1990)
The High Court of Lesotho convicted the accused of culpable homicide on a plea accepted by the prosecution and sentenced him to four years’ imprisonment.
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