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Ngwira v State (Criminal Appeal Case 19 of 2020) [2022] MWHCCrim 120 (9 May 2022)
The High Court upheld Christopher Mzomera Ngwira’s conviction for misuse of public office, reduced his sentence due to poor health, and allowed the State’s cross appeal in part.
Manuel v R (Criminal Appeal 39 of 2018) [2018] MWHC 1122 (2 November 2018)
The sentence was manifestly excessive given the appellant's plea of guilty, first offender status, and the absence of aggravating factors; a more lenient sentence was appropriate.
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Manuel v R (Criminal Appeal 39 of 2018) [2018] MWHC 1245 (2 November 2018)
The sentence of 5 years was manifestly excessive given the appellant's plea of guilty, first offender status, and the relatively small quantity of drugs. There were no aggravating factors. The sentence was reduced to 24 months.
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Mbukwa v S (Criminal Appeal 106 of 2017) [2018] MWHC 1268 (30 March 2018)
The High Court of Malawi upheld a 48-month sentence for theft by servant, finding it was not manifestly excessive and that the trial court made no error in principle.
Mwafenga v R (Criminal Appeal 107 of 2016) [2017] MWHC 816 (12 June 2017)
High Court of Malawi appeal on sentence in a trafficking in persons conviction, confirming some custodial terms, correcting others, and clarifying the relevant charges.
Mwalilino v S (Criminal Appeal 3 of 2015) [2017] MWHC 71 (3 April 2017)
The High Court of Malawi dismissed a criminal appeal, holding that recent possession of a stolen phone supported the conviction and that the sentence was fair.
Phiri v R (22 of 2007) [2009] MWHC 47 (27 October 2009)
The High Court of Malawi upheld Erasto Phiri’s robbery conviction but reduced his sentence from 10 years to 8 years imprisonment with hard labour.
Langson v R (90 of 2009) [2009] MWHC 24 (6 August 2009)
The High Court upheld a conviction entered on a guilty plea and confirmed an 18-month sentence for unlawful wounding with a panga knife.
Lobo v R (110 of 2008) [2009] MWHC 29 (15 July 2009)
The High Court upheld Elson Lobo’s conviction for breaking into a building and stealing bicycles, but reduced his sentence from 42 to 36 months.
R v Zakariya (86 of 2008) [2008] MWHC 169 (2 September 2008)
The High Court of Malawi dismissed a robbery appeal, holding that the evidence proved participation beyond reasonable doubt and confirming the ten-year sentence.
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