S v Useb (3) (CA 41 of 2009) [2010] NAHC 188 (12 November 2010)

S v Useb (3) (CA 41 of 2009) [2010] NAHC 188 (12 November 2010)

The conviction and sentence were set aside because the charge sheet and record were missing and could not be reconstructed, making it impossible to review the proceedings.

Citation
[2010] NAHC 188
Parties
Appellant: Gideon Useb; Respondent: The State
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Namibia
Judgment Date
12 November 2010
Case Number
CA 41 of 2009
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
conviction and sentence set aside
Legal Topics
Rape, Missing Court Record, Retrial
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Rape Missing Court Record Retrial

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Parties

Gideon Useb

Appellant

The State

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether conviction and sentence can stand where the charge sheet and record are missing and cannot be reconstructed

Ratio Decidendi

The conviction and sentence were set aside because the charge sheet and record were missing and could not be reconstructed, making it impossible to review the proceedings.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentence set aside

Orders

  • The conviction and the sentence are set aside.
  • The Prosecutor General has the prerogative to institute criminal proceedings against the appellant afresh if she so wishes.