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Criminal Law [2020] ZAGPJHC 64

S v Thobela (130/2019)

S v Thobela (130/2019) [2020] ZAGPJHC 64; 2020 (2) SACR 222 (GJ) (12 March 2020)

Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
130/2019
Judges
Carelse, Ismail

The High Court set aside a globular three-year sentence because it exceeded the statutory maximum for trespass, and remitted the case for fresh sentencing.

  • Sentencing Jurisdiction
  • Globular Sentence
  • Firearms Control Act
  • Statutory Sentencing Limits
  • Audi Alteram Partem
  • Review Procedure
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Criminal Law [2001] ZANWHC 4

S v Tongwane (3/01)

S v Tongwane (3/01) [2001] ZANWHC 4 (1 February 2001)

Court
North West High Court, Mafikeng
Case number
3/01
Judge
M M Leeuw

On review, the High Court confirmed a stock theft conviction for five cattle but reduced the sentence after finding the magistrate exceeded the amended statutory maximum.

  • Stock Theft
  • Sentencing Review
  • Identification Of Stolen Property
  • First Offender
  • Statutory Sentencing Limits
  • Stock-theft
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