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Criminal Law [2019] ZALMPPHC 18

Motsoko v S (A57/2016)

Motsoko v S (A57/2016) [2019] ZALMPPHC 18 (29 April 2019)

The High Court upheld a rape conviction based on a guilty plea, but set aside life imprisonment because the State failed to prove the complainant’s age.

  • Rape
  • Minimum Sentencing
  • Proof Of Age
  • Section 112 Statement
  • Prescribed Sentences
  • Minimum-sentencing
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Criminal Law [2016] ZAGPPHC 1199

S v Mangaliso (A792/16)

S v Mangaliso (A792/16) [2016] ZAGPPHC 1199 (15 November 2016)

The High Court declined special review in an unfinished robbery trial, finding the charge alleged common robbery and not an aggravated offence attracting prescribed sentences.

  • Prescribed Sentences
  • Aggravating Circumstances
  • Special Review
  • Explanation Of Rights
  • Special-review
  • Criminal-law
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Criminal Law [2016] ZAECGHC 96

Bosman v S (CA99/15)

Bosman v S (CA99/15) [2016] ZAECGHC 96 (29 September 2016)

The High Court dismissed Jonathan Bosman’s appeal against convictions for robbery, attempted robbery and murder, and upheld the sentences imposed.

  • Identification Evidence
  • Appeal On Factual Findings
  • Sentencing Principles
  • Aggravating Circumstances
  • Prescribed Sentences
  • Criminal-appeal
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Criminal Law [2008] ZAFSHC 133

S v Samela

S v Samela [2008] ZAFSHC 133 (4 December 2008)

The High Court dismissed an appeal against rape conviction and 10-year sentence, holding that the complainant’s evidence was credible and the contradictions were not material.

  • Rape
  • Credibility Of Witnesses
  • Evaluation Of Evidence
  • Sentence Appeal
  • Prescribed Sentences
  • Criminal-appeal
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