S v Shipanga (1) (CA 97 of 2010) [2011] NAHC 295 (26 September 2011)

The appeal was struck off the roll because no valid grounds of appeal were raised and the magistrate did not misdirect himself in sentencing.

Citation: [2011] NAHC 295
Parties: Appellant: Nicodemus Shipanga; Respondent: The State
Court: High Court
Jurisdiction: Namibia
Judgment Date: 26 September 2011
Case Number: CA 97 of 2010
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome: appeal struck off the roll
Legal Topics: Arson, Assault With Intent to Do Grievous Bodily Harm, Sentencing, Appeal Procedure
Source Language: English

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Nicodemus Shipanga

Appellant

The State

Respondent

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

1 Whether the appeal was properly noted within the prescribed time period
2 Whether the magistrate erred in sentencing the appellant to imprisonment instead of a fine
3 Whether the appeal raised valid grounds for interference with sentence

The appeal was struck off the roll because no valid grounds of appeal were raised and the magistrate did not misdirect himself in sentencing.

appeal struck off the roll