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Criminal Law [2015] ZAWCHC 206

Cloete v S (A148/2015)

Cloete v S (A148/2015) [2015] ZAWCHC 206 (16 September 2015)

Court
Western Cape High Court, Cape Town
Case number
A148/2015
Judges
Riley, Binns-Ward

The High Court upheld an appeal against sentence in a murder case, setting aside 15 years’ imprisonment and remitting the matter for fresh sentencing.

  • Minimum Sentencing
  • Juvenile Offenders
  • Probation Reports
  • Substantial And Compelling Circumstances
  • Criminal-sentencing
  • Minimum-sentencing
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Criminal Law [2010] ZAECGHC 29

Sweetman v S (CA&R 240/09)

Sweetman v S (CA&R 240/09) [2010] ZAECGHC 29 (30 April 2010)

Court
Eastern Cape High Court, Grahamstown
Case number
CA&R 240/09
Judges
E. Revelas, P. Tshiki

Appeal against sentence in a housebreaking and theft matter upheld. The High Court found the magistrate gave inadequate reasons and remitted the case for resentencing.

  • Sentencing Disparity
  • Appeal Against Sentence
  • Magistrate Misdirection
  • Probation Reports
  • Housebreaking With Intent To Steal
  • Appeal-against-sentence
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