S v Mokoena
S v Mokoena [2023] ZAGPPHC 208; A92/2022 (20 March 2023)
The court found that the trial court misdirected itself by failing to properly individualise the appellant and to consider all mitigating factors cumulatively. The probation officer's report was inadequate, lacking comprehensive information about the appellant's background, character, and remorse. The trial court relied on aggravating evidence from the victim without affording the appellant an opportunity to respond to inconsistencies. The appellant's young age, first offender status, guilty plea, cooperation, and demonstrated remorse through mediation were not given sufficient weight. The ef…
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- Sentencing Discretion
- Minimum Sentence Legislation
- Substantial And Compelling Circumstances
- Individualisation Of Offender
- Remorse
- Proportionality