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Criminal Law [2022] ZASCA 11

Mphanama v S (1107/2020)

Mphanama v S (1107/2020) [2022] ZASCA 11 (24 January 2022)

Appeal against fraud and justice-related convictions partly succeeded. Fraud convictions stood; the conviction for reducing a traffic fine was set aside.

  • Fraud
  • Defeating The Ends Of Justice
  • Criminal Procedure Act
  • Motor Vehicle Benefit Scheme
  • Onus Of Proof
  • Admission Of Guilt Fines
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Criminal Law [2018] ZAWCHC 99

S v Simba; S v Perrang; S v Ajouhran (A2241/17; A850/17; A2800/17)

S v Simba; S v Perrang; S v Ajouhran (A2241/17; A850/17; A2800/17) [2018] ZAWCHC 99; 2019 (1) SACR 90 (WCC) (17 August 2018)

High Court review confirming that improperly imposed admission-of-guilt fines could be set aside and refunded under section 57(7) of the Criminal Procedure Act.

  • Admission Of Guilt Fines
  • Magistrate Discretion
  • Criminal Procedure Act
  • Drugs And Drug Trafficking Act
  • Marine Living Resources Act
  • Admission-of-guilt-fines
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Criminal Law [2016] ZAGPPHC 576

Masako v S (A437/2015)

Masako v S (A437/2015) [2016] ZAGPPHC 576 (7 March 2016)

The High Court upheld an appeal against theft convictions where the evidence was insufficient, setting aside both convictions and sentences.

  • Theft
  • Admission Of Guilt Fines
  • Single Witness Rule
  • Fair Trial Rights
  • Section 174 Discharge
  • Cautionary Rule
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