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Criminal Law [2011] ZASCA 36

Van der Westhuizen v S (266/10)

Van der Westhuizen v S (266/10) [2011] ZASCA 36; 2011 (2) SACR 26 (SCA) (28 March 2011)

Court
Supreme Court of Appeal
Case number
266/10
Judges
Cloete, Snyders, Theron

The Supreme Court of Appeal upheld a murder conviction and 24-year effective sentence after rejecting fair-trial, criminal-capacity, and section 220 admission challenges.

  • Criminal Capacity
  • Diminished Responsibility
  • Formal Admissions
  • Fair Trial Rights
  • Plea Bargain Procedure
  • Sentencing Principles
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