South Africa Case Law

S v Pieters (726/2001)

S v Pieters (726/2001) [2001] ZANCHC 26 (5 November 2001)

Court

Northern Cape High Court, Kimberley

Case number

726/2001

Judges

KGOMO RP, MAJIEDT R

On review, the High Court set aside a theft conviction where the accused claimed duress, the State led no evidence, and the magistrate misapplied the burden of proof.

• Doli Incapax
• Defence Of Duress
• Onus Of Proof
• Unrepresented Accused
• Conviction On Own Version
• Criminal-law