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Criminal Law [2025] ZAWCHC 20

Jacobs v S (Review) (02/24)

Jacobs v S (Review) (02/24) [2025] ZAWCHC 20; - (29 January 2025)

Court
Western Cape High Court, Cape Town
Case number
02/24
Judges
Henney, Montzinger

The High Court set aside a conviction and three-year sentence after finding the accused pleaded guilty to a different offence than the one charged.

  • Criminal Procedure Act Review
  • Competent Verdicts
  • Unlawful Use Of Motor Vehicle
  • Irregularity In Conviction
  • Road Traffic Act Offences
  • Criminal-procedure
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