S v Tjikuzu (2) (CC 48 of 1996) [1996] NAHC 54 (1 August 1996)

S v Tjikuzu (2) (CC 48 of 1996) [1996] NAHC 54 (1 August 1996)

The court found that the accused's explanations were false and discredited by the evidence, particularly the medical findings and the nature of the weapon. The accused shot the deceased in the back at close range, and must have appreciated the likelihood of causing death. The court concluded that the accused acted with dolus eventualis and was guilty of murder with constructive intent.

Citation
[1996] NAHC 54
Parties
Prosecution: The State; Accused: Andreas Tjikuzu
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Namibia
Judgment Date
1 August 1996
Case Number
CC 48 of 1996
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
Guilty of murder with constructive intent (dolus eventualis)
Legal Topics
Murder, Dolus Eventualis, Constructive Intent, Citizen's Arrest, Firearm Offences
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Murder Dolus Eventualis Constructive Intent Citizen's Arrest Firearm Offences

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Parties

The State

Prosecution

Andreas Tjikuzu

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused unlawfully and intentionally killed the deceased
  2. 2 Whether the accused's explanation for the shooting was credible
  3. 3 Whether the accused acted with dolus eventualis

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the accused's explanations were false and discredited by the evidence, particularly the medical findings and the nature of the weapon. The accused shot the deceased in the back at close range, and must have appreciated the likelihood of causing death. The court concluded that the accused acted with dolus eventualis and was guilty of murder with constructive intent.

Court Disposition

Guilty of murder with constructive intent (dolus eventualis)