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Criminal Law [2021] ZAFSHC 121

S v Makgetla (R17/2021)

S v Makgetla (R17/2021) [2021] ZAFSHC 121 (29 April 2021)

Court
Free State High Court, Bloemfontein
Case number
R17/2021
Judges
Naidoo J, Reinders J

On review, the High Court held that the accused’s plea facts proved theft only, not housebreaking, because entry through an open window is not breaking.

  • Housebreaking With Intent To Steal And Theft
  • Theft
  • Criminal Procedure Act Section 304
  • Admissions In Plea Statements
  • Criminal-law
  • Housebreaking
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