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Criminal Law [2008] ZAWCHC 202

S v Jawa (A698/2007)

S v Jawa (A698/2007) [2008] ZAWCHC 202 (16 May 2008)

Court
Western Cape High Court, Cape Town
Case number
A698/2007
Judges
Cleaver, Brusser

The High Court dismissed an appeal against conviction and 12-year sentence for robbery with aggravating circumstances, finding the alibi improbable and the evidence sufficient.

  • Robbery With Aggravating Circumstances
  • Minimum Sentence Legislation
  • Single Witness Evidence
  • Circumstantial Evidence
  • Assessment Of Alibi
  • Appellate Review Of Sentence
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