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Criminal Law [2023] ZAWCHC 64

Haggis and Another v S (A147/2013;30/97/1997)

Haggis and Another v S (A147/2013;30/97/1997) [2023] ZAWCHC 64; 2023 (2) SACR 24 (WCC) (17 March 2023)

Court
Western Cape High Court, Cape Town
Case number
A147/2013;30/97/1997
Judges
Baartman, De Wet

Appeal against sentence after extreme delay. The court admitted new evidence, found exceptional circumstances for one appellant, and reduced both sentences.

  • Drug Trafficking
  • Sentence Appeal
  • Admission Of Further Evidence On Appeal
  • Exceptional Circumstances
  • Delay In Finalisation
  • Ill Health And Sentencing
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Criminal Law [2014] ZAWCHC 150

Cotenberg v S (A404/2004)

Cotenberg v S (A404/2004) [2014] ZAWCHC 150; 2015 (2) SACR 56 (WCC) (30 May 2014)

Court
Western Cape High Court, Cape Town
Case number
A404/2004
Judges
Henney, Dolamo, Mantame

Full bench appeal on firearm convictions and sentence. The court held the appeal could be heard de novo, set aside two convictions, and reduced sentence.

  • Unlawful Possession Of Firearm
  • Self Defence
  • Appeal Procedure
  • Sentencing Principles
  • Judicial Composition
  • Delay In Finalisation
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