S v Katari (CA 124 of 2004)
S v Katari (CA 124 of 2004) [2005] NAHC 13 (16 June 2005)
The omission of the date in the charge did not prejudice the appellant as the date was unknown and stated as such; the absence of a complainant does not preclude prosecution; the evidence of the single witness was clear and satisfactory, establishing a prima facie case which, in the absence of rebuttal, became conclusive of guilt; the sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive or inappropriate.
Source excerpt
- Defective charge particulars
- Competent verdicts
- Right to silence
- Single witness evidence
- Duty of prosecution