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Criminal Law [2016] ZAGPPHC 504

Ronny v S (A435/16)

Ronny v S (A435/16) [2016] ZAGPPHC 504 (30 June 2016)

High Court review set aside a theft conviction and sentence after inadequate section 112(1)(b) questioning, vague sentence conditions, and firearm-order irregularities.

  • Criminal Procedure Act
  • Plea And Conviction
  • Sentence Conditions
  • Firearms Control Act Inquiry
  • Review Proceedings
  • Criminal-procedure
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Criminal Law [2004] ZAFSHC 115

S v Louw (1192/3004)

S v Louw (1192/3004) [2004] ZAFSHC 115 (2 December 2004)

The reviewing judge found that the original conditions attached to the suspended sentence were not clearly and correctly worded. After seeking clarification from the magistrate, it was conceded that the initial conditions were defective. The conviction for theft was confirmed, but the sentence was set aside and replaced with a properly worded suspended sentence. The new sentence imposed nine months' imprisonment, suspended for four years on condition that the accused is not convicted of theft or attempted theft during the period of suspension and that he pays R7,700 in monthly instalments of…

  • Theft
  • Suspended Sentence
  • Sentence Conditions
  • Review Procedure
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