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Criminal Law [2010] ZAGPPHC 539

S v Maphanga and Another (A269/2010)

S v Maphanga and Another (A269/2010) [2010] ZAGPPHC 539 (13 April 2010)

Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
A269/2010
Judges
E M Makgoba, Legooi

Automatic review of a criminal conviction was upheld as unfair trial irregularities and weak evidence led the High Court to set aside both conviction and sentence.

  • Fair Trial Rights
  • Cross Examination
  • Unsworn Statements
  • Section 115 Criminal Procedure Act
  • Section 174 Criminal Procedure Act
  • Criminal-procedure
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