S v Shimwandi (CRIMINAL 70 of 2008) [2008] NAHC 57 (17 June 2008)

S v Shimwandi (CRIMINAL 70 of 2008) [2008] NAHC 57 (17 June 2008)

The magistrate’s failure to apply the mandatory suspension or disqualification under section 51 of the Act was an error; the convictions and sentences are confirmed but the record is returned for compliance with section 51.

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Citation
[2008] NAHC 57
Parties
Prosecution: The State; Accused: James Shimwandi
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Namibia
Judgment Date
17 June 2008
Case Number
CRIMINAL 70 of 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal Review / Review Judgment
Outcome
convictions and sentences confirmed; record returned for compliance with section 51
Legal Topics
Driving Under the Influence, Reckless Driving, Use of Motor Vehicle Without Owner's Consent, Sentencing, Licence Suspension
Source Language
english
Criminal Law Road Traffic Law Driving Under the Influence Reckless Driving Use of Motor Vehicle Without Owner's Consent Sentencing Licence Suspension

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Parties

The State

Prosecution

James Shimwandi

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal Review / Review Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the magistrate erred in failing to apply the mandatory suspension or disqualification provisions under section 51 of the Road Traffic and Transport Act 22 of 1999 upon conviction for specified offences.

Ratio Decidendi

The magistrate’s failure to apply the mandatory suspension or disqualification under section 51 of the Act was an error; the convictions and sentences are confirmed but the record is returned for compliance with section 51.

Court Disposition

convictions and sentences confirmed; record returned for compliance with section 51

Orders

  • Convictions and sentences confirmed.
  • Record returned to trial court for magistrate to comply with section 51 of the Road Traffic and Transport Act 22 of 1999.