S v Lipinge (CRIMINAL 59 of 2008) [2008] NAHC 47 (2 June 2008)

S v Lipinge (CRIMINAL 59 of 2008) [2008] NAHC 47 (2 June 2008)

The original formulation of the suspended sentence was improper; the sentence must clearly state the amount suspended, the period, and the condition for suspension.

Citation
[2008] NAHC 47
Parties
Prosecutor: The State; Accused: Helena Iipinge; Accused: Fillipus Iipinge
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Namibia
Judgment Date
2 June 2008
Case Number
CRIMINAL 59 of 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Review Judgment
Outcome
convictions confirmed, sentences set aside and substituted
Legal Topics
Theft, Sentencing, Suspended Sentence
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Theft Sentencing Suspended Sentence

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Parties

The State

Prosecutor

Helena Iipinge

Accused

Fillipus Iipinge

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Review Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the formulation of the suspended part of the sentence was proper

Ratio Decidendi

The original formulation of the suspended sentence was improper; the sentence must clearly state the amount suspended, the period, and the condition for suspension.

Court Disposition

convictions confirmed, sentences set aside and substituted

Orders

  • Convictions of both accused confirmed
  • Sentences imposed set aside and substituted with a properly formulated suspended sentence