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Criminal Law [1993] ZASCA 184

S v Jordaan (307/92)

S v Jordaan (307/92) [1993] ZASCA 184 (29 November 1993)

Appeal against death sentences dismissed; the court held that psychopathy, prison frustration, and gang influence did not sufficiently mitigate the planned murder.

  • Sentencing
  • Mitigating Factors
  • Death Penalty
  • Anti Social Personality Disorder
  • Gang Influence
  • Murder
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Criminal Law [1986] ZASCA 147

S v Koker (247/86)

S v Koker (247/86) [1986] ZASCA 147 (28 November 1986)

The appeal challenged a finding of no mitigating circumstances in a prison murder case. The court held the accused’s youth and alleged intimidation did not warrant mitigation.

  • Mitigating Circumstances
  • Youthfulness
  • Gang Influence
  • Murder
  • Sentencing
  • Joint Enterprise
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Criminal Law [1985] ZASCA 3

S v Jafta (211/84)

S v Jafta (211/84) [1985] ZASCA 3 (27 March 1985)

Appeal against a death sentence for murder in prison was dismissed. The court found no factual basis for extenuating circumstances or gang-coercion mitigation.

  • Murder With Extenuating Circumstances
  • Sentencing Discretion
  • Gang Influence
  • Dolus Eventualis
  • Criminal-law
  • Murder
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