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Kruse v S (A100/2018) [2018] ZAWCHC 105; [2019] 4 All SA 287 (WCC) (27 August 2018)
Appeal upheld after the court found a deaf, mute accused was denied a fair trial through inadequate interpretation, refusal of evidence, and judicial bias.
S v C.S.M (30/2016) [2016] ZALMPTHC 12 (4 March 2016)
The conviction for assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm is confirmed, as the State proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. However, the sentence imposed by the trial court was excessive and not supported by a proper consideration of the accused's personal circumstances. The record lacked sufficient information regarding the accused's age and financial position, and the accused was subjected to disrespectful treatment during sentencing. The High Court intervened to ensure that sentencing principles were properly applied and that the accused was treated with dignity, substituting the…
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