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Criminal Law [2017] ZASCA 22

Mazina v S (494/2016)

Mazina v S (494/2016) [2017] ZASCA 22 (24 March 2017)

The Supreme Court of Appeal set aside Donovan Mazina’s murder conviction, holding that his section 115 plea explanation was not a formal admission under section 220.

  • Admissions Under Criminal Procedure Act
  • Onus Of Proof
  • Self Defence
  • Murder
  • Plea Explanation
  • Criminal-law
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Criminal Law [2015] ZANCHC 8

Isaaks v S (CA&R 117/14)

Isaaks v S (CA&R 117/14) [2015] ZANCHC 8 (20 March 2015)

The High Court dismissed an appeal against a 15-year murder sentence, holding that the trial court committed no material misdirection and the minimum sentence stood.

  • Sentencing Principles
  • Minimum Sentences
  • Dolus Eventualis
  • Mitigating Factors
  • Domestic Violence
  • Admissions Under Criminal Procedure Act
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Criminal Law [2009] ZAECGHC 49

Katangola and Others v S (CA&R94/08)

Katangola and Others v S (CA&R94/08) [2009] ZAECGHC 49 (5 August 2009)

High Court criminal appeal upholding convictions for robbery with aggravating circumstances and related offences, and finding the sentences not inappropriate.

  • Robbery With Aggravating Circumstances
  • Common Purpose
  • Identification Evidence
  • Minimum Sentencing
  • Admissions Under Criminal Procedure Act
  • Robbery-with-aggravating-circumstances
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