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Criminal Law [1994] ZASCA 123

S v Van Rooyen en 'n Ander (498/93)

S v Van Rooyen en 'n Ander (498/93) [1994] ZASCA 123 (20 September 1994)

Court
Supreme Court of Appeal
Case number
498/93
Judges
Botha, Vivier, Howie

Appeal against sentence for dealing in uncut diamonds. The court held that the sentencing courts erred by excluding a fine and substituted fines plus suspended imprisonment.

  • Sentencing Discretion
  • Imposition Of Fines
  • Diamond Act Offences
  • Financial Circumstances
  • Suspended Sentence
  • Criminal-sentencing
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