S v Katjituwo (CRIMINAL 44 of 2010) [2010] NAHC 103 (24 September 2010)

S v Katjituwo (CRIMINAL 44 of 2010) [2010] NAHC 103 (24 September 2010)

The error in the record was a typographical mistake and did not cause any prejudice to the accused; the conviction and sentence are confirmed.

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Citation
[2010] NAHC 103
Parties
Prosecution: THE STATE; Accused: MARIA KATJITUWO
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Namibia
Case Number
CRIMINAL 44 of 2010
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Review Judgment
Outcome
conviction and sentence confirmed
Legal Topics
Possession of Drugs, Dealing in Drugs, Section 2(a) and 2(b) of Act 41 of 1971, Conviction and Sentence Confirmation
Source Language
en
Criminal Law Possession of Drugs Dealing in Drugs Section 2(a) and 2(b) of Act 41 of 1971 Conviction and Sentence Confirmation

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Parties

THE STATE

Prosecution

MARIA KATJITUWO

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Review Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the accused was properly convicted under the correct section of the Act given a typographical error in the record
  2. 2 Whether the error in the record caused prejudice to the accused

Ratio Decidendi

The error in the record was a typographical mistake and did not cause any prejudice to the accused; the conviction and sentence are confirmed.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentence confirmed

Orders

  • The conviction and sentence are confirmed.