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Criminal Law [1997] ZASCA 5

S v Thomson (80/96)

S v Thomson (80/96) [1997] ZASCA 5; [1997] 2 All SA 127 (A) (10 March 1997)

Appeal against life imprisonment for rape and indecent assault. Majority referred sentence back to consider dangerous-criminal procedures; dissent would uphold life.

  • Rape
  • Indecent Assault
  • Sentencing
  • Dangerous Criminal Declaration
  • Personality Disorder
  • Admission Of Further Evidence
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Criminal Law [1986] ZASCA 62

S v Mkhize (294/85)

S v Mkhize (294/85) [1986] ZASCA 62 (28 May 1986)

The appeal against the trial court’s finding of no extenuating circumstances in murder convictions was dismissed. The court held the appellant’s youth and personality issues did not reduce blameworthiness enough.

  • Extenuating Circumstances
  • Murder
  • Sentencing
  • Personality Disorder
  • Mitigation
  • Onus Of Proof
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