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Criminal Law [2019] ZAFSHC 222

S v Kasa (R98/2019)

S v Kasa (R98/2019) [2019] ZAFSHC 222 (8 August 2019)

On automatic review, the High Court substituted a conviction for housebreaking with intent to commit an unknown offence with housebreaking with intent to steal.

  • Housebreaking
  • Intent To Steal
  • Competent Verdict
  • Criminal Procedure Act
  • Plea Acceptance
  • Intent-to-steal
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Criminal Law [2017] ZAGPPHC 699

S v Mmetsing (231/17, A483/17)

S v Mmetsing (231/17, A483/17) [2017] ZAGPPHC 699 (27 September 2017)

The High Court set aside a magistrate’s section 113 plea withdrawal and sent the matter back for sentencing, holding the guilty plea to culpable homicide had been properly accepted.

  • Culpable Homicide
  • Section 112 2 Criminal Procedure Act
  • Section 113 Criminal Procedure Act
  • Plea Acceptance
  • Sentencing Procedure
  • Criminal-procedure
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