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Criminal Law [2023] ZAECMKHC 49

S v Adam (B34/23)

S v Adam (B34/23) [2023] ZAECMKHC 49 (21 April 2023)

Court
Eastern Cape High Court, Makhanda
Case number
B34/23
Judges
T.V. Norman, A. Govindjee

The High Court set aside an unrepresented accused’s conviction and sentence after finding the magistrate failed to enquire about legal representation or plea consequences.

  • Automatic Review
  • Unrepresented Accused
  • Section 302 Criminal Procedure Act
  • Section 112 Plea Of Guilty
  • Automatic-review
  • Unrepresented-accused
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