S v Nawaseb and Another (CRIMINAL 45 of 2010) [2010] NAHC 102 (24 September 2010)

S v Nawaseb and Another (CRIMINAL 45 of 2010) [2010] NAHC 102 (24 September 2010)

The convictions are confirmed as the accused pleaded guilty and the procedure was properly followed. However, the sentence as framed by the Magistrate was unclear and therefore set aside and substituted with a clear and lawful sentence.

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Citation
[2010] NAHC 102
Parties
Prosecutor: The State; Accused: Riaan Nawaseb; Accused: Gerhard Ganuseb
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Namibia
Case Number
CRIMINAL 45 of 2010
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Review Judgment
Outcome
conviction confirmed; sentence set aside and substituted
Legal Topics
Possession of Suspected Stolen Property, Sentencing, Review of Conviction
Source Language
en
Criminal Law Possession of Suspected Stolen Property Sentencing Review of Conviction

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Parties

The State

Prosecutor

Riaan Nawaseb

Accused

Gerhard Ganuseb

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Review Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the conviction for possession of suspected stolen property was proper
  2. 2 Whether the sentence imposed was clear and lawful

Ratio Decidendi

The convictions are confirmed as the accused pleaded guilty and the procedure was properly followed. However, the sentence as framed by the Magistrate was unclear and therefore set aside and substituted with a clear and lawful sentence.

Court Disposition

conviction confirmed; sentence set aside and substituted

Orders

  • The convictions are confirmed.
  • The sentence imposed by the Magistrate on each accused is set aside and substituted with: Fourteen (14) months imprisonment of which ten (10) months are suspended for five (5) years on condition that the accused is not found guilty of possession of suspected stolen property in contravention of section 6 of Ordinance...