Hanse v S (HC-MD-CRI-APP-CAL 48 of 2018) [2021] NAHCMD 55 (19 February 2021)

The appellant failed to demonstrate reasonable prospects of success on appeal, and the grounds for leave to appeal were not properly substantiated; therefore, leave to appeal is refused.

Citation: [2021] NAHCMD 55
Parties: Appellant: Jacobus Hanse; Respondent: The State
Court: High Court Main Division
Jurisdiction: Namibia
Judgment Date: 19 February 2021
Case Number: HC-MD-CRI-APP-CAL 48 of 2018
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal
Outcome: application for leave to appeal refused
Legal Topics: Murder, Appeal, Leave to Appeal, Conviction, Sentence
Source Language: English

Criminal Law Criminal Procedure Murder Appeal Leave to Appeal Conviction Sentence

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Parties

Jacobus Hanse

Appellant

The State

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal

Legal Issues

1 Whether there are reasonable prospects of success for appeal against conviction for murder
2 Whether the grounds for leave to appeal are properly set out and substantiated

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant failed to demonstrate reasonable prospects of success on appeal, and the grounds for leave to appeal were not properly substantiated; therefore, leave to appeal is refused.

Court Disposition

application for leave to appeal refused

Orders

application for leave to appeal is refused