S v Shanduama (34/88)
S v Shanduama (34/88) [1989] ZASCA 119 (26 September 1989)
The appellate court held that the trial court correctly exercised its discretion in sentencing, giving due consideration to both aggravating and mitigating factors. The high value and quantity of diamonds misappropriated by the appellant justified a more severe sentence than that imposed on other accused. The appellant's ignorance of the precise value did not diminish the seriousness of the offence, as he knowingly retained and attempted to remove the diamonds from the mine. The disadvantages of contract employment were acknowledged but did not amount to exploitation by the employer sufficien…
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- Theft
- Sentencing
- Mitigating Factors
- Diamond Theft
- Value Of Stolen Property