S v Shihepo and Another (SA 23 of 2003) [2004] NASC 7 (25 November 2004)

S v Shihepo and Another (SA 23 of 2003) [2004] NASC 7 (25 November 2004)

The sentence of twelve years imprisonment, four years suspended, was disturbingly inappropriate given the gravity of the offence, the circumstances of the murder, and the need for deterrence. The appellate court substituted a sentence of eighteen years imprisonment.

Citation
[2004] NASC 7
Parties
Appellant: The State; First Respondent: Shidude Shihepo; Second Respondent: Hatupopi Paulus
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Namibia
Judgment Date
25 November 2004
Case Number
SA 23 of 2003
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal allowed; sentence enhanced
Legal Topics
Murder, Sentencing, Appellate Review
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Murder Sentencing Appellate Review

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Parties

The State

Appellant

Shidude Shihepo

First Respondent

Hatupopi Paulus

Second Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed for murder was disturbingly inappropriate and warranted appellate interference

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of twelve years imprisonment, four years suspended, was disturbingly inappropriate given the gravity of the offence, the circumstances of the murder, and the need for deterrence. The appellate court substituted a sentence of eighteen years imprisonment.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed; sentence enhanced

Orders

  • The sentence of twelve years imprisonment, four years suspended, is set aside and replaced with a sentence of eighteen years imprisonment.