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Criminal Law [2018] ZAFSHC 217

S v Molefe; S v Goodman (R346-2018; R348-2018)

S v Molefe; S v Goodman (R346-2018; R348-2018) [2018] ZAFSHC 217 (24 December 2018)

Court
Free State High Court, Bloemfontein
Case number
R346/2018; R348/2018
Judge
Musi

On special review, the High Court set aside a theft conviction and sentence entered under section 112(1)(a) of the Criminal Procedure Act, holding the procedure was inappropriate for a serious common-law offence.

  • Theft
  • Section 112 1 A Criminal Procedure Act
  • Minor Offences
  • Plea Of Guilty
  • Conviction And Sentence
  • Criminal-law
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Criminal Law [2011] ZANWHC 37

S v Magwaza (14/11)

S v Magwaza (14/11) [2011] ZANWHC 37 (26 August 2011)

Court
North West High Court, Mafikeng
Case number
14/11
Judges
A.M. Kgoele, R.D. Hendricks

The High Court reviewed and set aside a magistrate’s conviction and sentence because section 112(1)(a) was misapplied and the fine exceeded the statutory limit.

  • Criminal Procedure Act Section 112
  • Minor Offences
  • Sentencing Limits
  • Possession Of Dependence Producing Substance
  • Criminal-procedure
  • Section-112
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