S v Mosoeu (183/2014)
S v Mosoeu (183/2014) [2014] ZAFSHC 167 (9 October 2014)
The court found that the accused's plea explanation covered the elements of housebreaking with intent to steal, but not theft, as nothing was stolen. The conviction for theft was therefore incorrect and had to be amended. The sentence was appropriate except for the reference to theft, which was also amended. The conviction and sentence were set aside and substituted with a conviction for housebreaking with intent to steal and a corresponding sentence.
Source excerpt
- Housebreaking
- Intent To Steal
- Section 112 Plea
- Amendment Of Conviction
- Sentence Review