S v Navi (2) (CRIMINAL 121 of 2007) [2007] NAHC 137 (10 October 2007)

S v Navi (2) (CRIMINAL 121 of 2007) [2007] NAHC 137 (10 October 2007)

The conviction of accused no 2 was not in order because his answer to the court's question was ambiguous and possibly raised a defence, requiring further clarification before conviction could be confirmed.

Citation
[2007] NAHC 137
Parties
Prosecution: The State; Accused: Iipinge Vetta Navi; Accused: Shigwedha Mika Shivute
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Namibia
Judgment Date
10 October 2007
Case Number
CRIMINAL 121 of 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal Review / Review Judgment
Outcome
partly confirmed, partly set aside and remitted
Legal Topics
Housebreaking, Theft, Plea Procedure, Conviction Review
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Housebreaking Theft Plea Procedure Conviction Review

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Parties

The State

Prosecution

Iipinge Vetta Navi

Accused

Shigwedha Mika Shivute

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal Review / Review Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the plea of guilty by accused no 2 was unequivocal and sufficient for conviction under section 112(1)(b) of the Criminal Procedure Act, 51 of 1977
  2. 2 Whether joint questioning of co-accused is permissible or desirable

Ratio Decidendi

The conviction of accused no 2 was not in order because his answer to the court's question was ambiguous and possibly raised a defence, requiring further clarification before conviction could be confirmed.

Court Disposition

partly confirmed, partly set aside and remitted

Orders

  • The conviction and sentence of accused no 1 are confirmed.
  • The conviction and sentence of accused no 2 are set aside and the matter is remitted to the magistrate in terms of section 312(1) of the Criminal Procedure Act, 51 of 1977, for compliance with section 112(1)(b) or section 113.