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Criminal Law [2020] ZALMPPHC 16

Motau v S (A02/2019, SH 01/2016)

Motau v S (A02/2019, SH 01/2016) [2020] ZALMPPHC 16 (23 April 2020)

The High Court upheld an appeal against a corruption conviction, finding the State had not proved the required statutory elements under section 3(a) of the PCCA.

  • Corruption
  • Fraud
  • Impersonation Of Police Officer
  • Prevention And Combatting Of Corrupt Activities Act
  • Intention In Criminal Law
  • Impersonation-of-police-officer
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Criminal Law [2019] ZAECGHC 84

Rusi v S (CA&R289/2018)

Rusi v S (CA&R289/2018) [2019] ZAECGHC 84 (16 August 2019)

The High Court substituted a conviction for common assault after finding the evidence did not prove intent to do grievous bodily harm.

  • Assault With Intent To Do Grievous Bodily Harm
  • Common Assault
  • Sentencing Principles
  • Appeal Interference
  • Intention In Criminal Law
  • Common-assault
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Criminal Law [2013] ZAFSHC 109

S v Mokokolo (10/2013)

S v Mokokolo (10/2013) [2013] ZAFSHC 109 (30 May 2013)

The High Court set aside a speeding conviction on review, holding that the State had not proved intention and that the accused should not have been required to testify to establish it.

  • Criminal Procedure Act Section 302
  • Intention In Criminal Law
  • Self Incrimination
  • Section 174 Discharge
  • Speeding Offence
  • Criminal-procedure
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