Ndahangwapo v S [2020] NAHCNLD 94 (27 July 2020)

Ndahangwapo v S [2020] NAHCNLD 94 (27 July 2020)

The notice of appeal did not disclose any valid grounds and merely restated mitigating factors already considered by the magistrate. There was no reasonable explanation for non-compliance with procedural rules and no prospects of success on appeal. Condonation was refused and the appeal was struck from the roll.

Citation
[2020] NAHCNLD 94
Parties
Appellant: Timon Festus Ndahangwapo; Respondent: The State
Court
Northern Local Division
Jurisdiction
Namibia
Judgment Date
27 July 2020
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Bail Appeal Judgment
Outcome
appeal struck from the roll
Legal Topics
Bail, Appeal Procedure, Housebreaking, Theft
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Criminal Procedure Bail Appeal Procedure Housebreaking Theft

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Parties

Timon Festus Ndahangwapo

Appellant

The State

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Bail Appeal Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant's notice of appeal disclosed valid grounds for appeal against refusal of bail
  2. 2 Whether condonation for non-compliance with appeal rules should be granted

Ratio Decidendi

The notice of appeal did not disclose any valid grounds and merely restated mitigating factors already considered by the magistrate. There was no reasonable explanation for non-compliance with procedural rules and no prospects of success on appeal. Condonation was refused and the appeal was struck from the roll.

Court Disposition

appeal struck from the roll

Orders

  • Condonation is refused
  • The appeal is struck from the roll and considered finalized