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Criminal law [2016] NAHCMD 382

S v Ruben (1) (CC 21 of 2013)

S v Ruben (1) (CC 21 of 2013) [2016] NAHCMD 382 (5 December 2016)

The High Court convicted the accused of murdering his partner, rejecting his alibi and relying on witness testimony, shoe-print evidence, conduct after the killing, and admissions.

  • Murder
  • Alibi defence
  • Circumstantial evidence
  • Domestic violence
  • Alibi-defence
  • Circumstantial-evidence
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Criminal law [2011] NAHC 308

S v Shokongo (2) (CA 26 of 2009)

S v Shokongo (2) (CA 26 of 2009) [2011] NAHC 308 (14 October 2011)

The High Court dismissed a criminal appeal against a rape conviction, upholding the complainant’s identification and rejecting challenges to the evidence and alibi.

  • Rape
  • Appeal
  • Alibi defence
  • Evidence
  • Identification
  • Criminal-law
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Criminal law [2011] NAHC 297

S v Ngesheya (CC 22 of 2010)

S v Ngesheya (CC 22 of 2010) [2011] NAHC 297 (29 September 2011)

At the close of the State case, the High Court held the circumstantial evidence was insufficient and discharged the accused on murder, robbery and justice charges.

  • Murder
  • Robbery with aggravating circumstances
  • Defeating or obstructing the course of justice
  • Section 174 discharge
  • Alibi defence
  • Circumstantial evidence
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Criminal law [2007] NAHC 28

S v Shipandeni (CC 2 of 2007)

S v Shipandeni (CC 2 of 2007) [2007] NAHC 28 (9 May 2007)

The High Court of Namibia convicted Halweendo Melali Shipandeni of rape under the Combating of Rape Act after rejecting his alibi and imposed a 15-year sentence, with 5 years suspended.

  • Rape
  • Sexual offences against children
  • Alibi defence
  • Sentencing
  • Sexual-offences-against-children
  • Alibi-defence
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Criminal law [2005] NAHC 32

S v Forbes and Others (CA 89 of 2003)

S v Forbes and Others (CA 89 of 2003) [2005] NAHC 32 (22 August 2005)

The High Court dismissed a criminal appeal against convictions and sentences for robbery with aggravating circumstances, upholding disputed plea admissions and rejecting an alibi challenge.

  • Right to legal representation
  • Admissibility of evidence
  • Fair trial
  • Robbery with aggravating circumstances
  • Disclosure obligations
  • Alibi defence
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