S v Mathuthu (HBA 225 of 2004) [2005] ZWBHC 16 (3 March 2005)

S v Mathuthu (HBA 225 of 2004) [2005] ZWBHC 16 (3 March 2005)

There are no reasonable prospects of success on appeal against conviction or sentence, and there is sufficient evidence for the likelihood of abscondment; therefore, bail pending appeal is refused.

Citation
[2005] ZWBHC 16
Parties
Applicant: Ephraim Mathuthu; Respondent: The State
Court
Bulawayo High Court
Jurisdiction
Zimbabwe
Judgment Date
3 March 2005
Case Number
HBA 225 of 2004
Procedural Posture
Bail Application Pending Appeal / High Court Appellate Review of Bail Refusal
Outcome
application dismissed
Legal Topics
Bail Pending Appeal, Sexual Offences, Indecent Assault, Sentencing Discretion
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Criminal Procedure Bail Pending Appeal Sexual Offences Indecent Assault Sentencing Discretion

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Parties

Ephraim Mathuthu

Applicant

The State

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Bail Application Pending Appeal / High Court Appellate Review of Bail Refusal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant should be granted bail pending appeal against conviction and sentence
  2. 2 Whether there are reasonable prospects of success on appeal
  3. 3 Whether there is a likelihood of abscondment

Ratio Decidendi

There are no reasonable prospects of success on appeal against conviction or sentence, and there is sufficient evidence for the likelihood of abscondment; therefore, bail pending appeal is refused.

Court Disposition

application dismissed

Orders

  • Application for bail pending appeal against both conviction and sentence is dismissed and bail is refused.