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Criminal Law [2015] ZAGPPHC 239

S v Mogotsi (A259/15)

S v Mogotsi (A259/15) [2015] ZAGPPHC 239 (28 April 2015)

Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
A259/15
Judges
Makhafola, Tlhapi

The High Court set aside convictions and sentences because the accused was represented by a person lacking the right of appearance, and ordered a retrial.

  • Right Of Appearance
  • Irregular Trial
  • Section 304 Review
  • Section 35 3 Constitution
  • Setting Aside Conviction
  • Criminal-review
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Criminal Law [2013] ZASCA 171

Makhokha v S (258/13)

Makhokha v S (258/13) [2013] ZASCA 171 (28 November 2013)

Court
Supreme Court of Appeal
Case number
258/13
Judges
Brand, Lewis, Cachalia

The Supreme Court of Appeal held that a confession admitted contrary to s 217(1) of the Criminal Procedure Act rendered the trial irregular and set aside the convictions.

  • Admissibility Of Confessions
  • Criminal Procedure Act Section 217
  • Irregular Trial
  • Appeal Procedure
  • Admissibility-of-confessions
  • Criminal-procedure-act-section-217
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