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Criminal Law [2018] ZAFSHC 142

Valashiya v The State (A114/18)

Valashiya v The State (A114/18) [2018] ZAFSHC 142 (20 September 2018)

Court
Free State High Court, Bloemfontein
Case number
A114/18
Judges
Reinders, Chesiwe

The High Court upheld an appeal against sentence, finding that four years in custody awaiting trial and other factors justified departing from the prescribed minimum sentence.

  • Sentencing Discretion
  • Prescribed Minimum Sentence
  • Substantial And Compelling Circumstances
  • Mitigating Factors
  • Custody Awaiting Trial
  • Criminal-law
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