S v Kharuchab (2) (CRIMINAL 45 of 2011) [2011] NAHC 149 (27 May 2011)

S v Kharuchab (2) (CRIMINAL 45 of 2011) [2011] NAHC 149 (27 May 2011)

The alternative imprisonment term of 8 months was disproportionate to the fine of N$800; it is just to substitute it with 4 months imprisonment as an alternative to the fine.

Citation
[2011] NAHC 149
Parties
Prosecution: State; Accused: Steven Kharuchab
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Namibia
Judgment Date
27 May 2011
Case Number
CRIMINAL 45 of 2011
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Review Judgment
Outcome
conviction confirmed; sentence varied
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Theft, Proportionality of Sentence
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Sentencing Theft Proportionality of Sentence

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Parties

State

Prosecution

Steven Kharuchab

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Review Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the alternative imprisonment term is disproportionate to the fine imposed for theft.

Ratio Decidendi

The alternative imprisonment term of 8 months was disproportionate to the fine of N$800; it is just to substitute it with 4 months imprisonment as an alternative to the fine.

Court Disposition

conviction confirmed; sentence varied

Orders

  • The conviction is confirmed.
  • The sentence is set aside and substituted with a sentence of N$800 or 4 months imprisonment.