S v Kandjimi (SA 1 of 1994) [1994] NASC 1 (4 October 1994)

S v Kandjimi (SA 1 of 1994) [1994] NASC 1 (4 October 1994)

Since the Magistrate expressly stated he did not reject the appellant's version as untrue, the State did not prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt and the conviction cannot stand.

Citation
[1994] NASC 1
Parties
Appellant: Hofeni Kandjimi; Respondent: The State
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Namibia
Judgment Date
4 October 1994
Case Number
SA 1 of 1994
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Judgment
Outcome
appeal upheld
Legal Topics
Driving Under the Influence, Standard of Proof, Appellate Review
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Driving Under the Influence Standard of Proof Appellate Review

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Parties

Hofeni Kandjimi

Appellant

The State

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Magistrate erred in convicting the appellant despite not rejecting his version as untrue
  2. 2 Whether the State proved the appellant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt

Ratio Decidendi

Since the Magistrate expressly stated he did not reject the appellant's version as untrue, the State did not prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt and the conviction cannot stand.

Court Disposition

appeal upheld

Orders

  • conviction and sentence set aside