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Shu Xhian v Chief Magistrate and Others (CRI/APN 129 of 12) [2012] LSHC 13 (4 April 2012)
The High Court of Lesotho set aside a conviction on review after finding the guilty plea was not voluntary, the charge was defective, and the proceedings were irregular.
Monyane v R (CRI/A 20 of 2000) [2000] LSCA 150 (28 December 2000)
The appeal was allowed because the charge and agreed facts did not properly allege or prove reckless or negligent driving, and the sentence was unsupported by reasons.
R v Lenyepa (CRI/A 34 of 95) [1995] LSCA 184 (24 November 1995)
The appeal was allowed because the charge and record were defective, and the trial process raised procedural irregularities that amounted to a miscarriage of justice.
Lekhooane v R (CRI/A 19 of 94) [1995] LSCA 31 (9 February 1995)
Criminal appeal against rape conviction on a guilty plea. The court held the irregularities did not amount to a miscarriage of justice and dismissed the appeal.
Khoali v Director OP Public Prosecutions (CRI/APN 103 of 94) [1994] LSCA 70 (31 March 1994)
The court dismissed an application for leave to appeal out of time and bail pending appeal, finding no prospects of success and no basis to disturb the sentence.
R v Matsela and Another (CRI/A 80 of 94) [1994] LSCA 57 (17 March 1994)
The High Court of Lesotho set aside a stock-theft conviction after finding the plea and outline of facts failed to disclose the offence or any competent verdict.
Kanono v R (CRI/A 43 of 90) [1991] LSCA 35 (8 March 1991)
The appeal was allowed because the magistrate should have considered the appellant’s claimed blackout defence, raised in mitigation, and ordered a retrial.
R v Seipati ((NA) No.) [1990] LSCA 172 (16 November 1990)
Automatic review of a guilty plea to housebreaking and theft. The High Court confirmed the conviction and five-year sentence, rejecting arguments for retrial.
Motlomelo v Magistrate (Mr. Moruthoane) and Another (CRI/APN 131 of 90) [1990] LSCA 160 (17 October 1990)
The court dismissed a criminal review application, holding that the accused knew of his right to counsel and that his guilty plea was not shown to be coerced.
Molahloe v Magistrate's (Mr. Mapeshoane) TY and Another (CRI/APN 379 of 89) [1990] LSCA 56 (26 February 1990)
The High Court dismissed a criminal review application, holding that the guilty plea and admitted facts supported conviction, and the applicant was not shown to be a child.
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